Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dieringer Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Dieringer Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Dieringer Heights Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Dieringer Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dieringer Heights Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Dieringer Heights Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dieringer Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Dieringer Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Tapps Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dieringer Heights Elementary School?
432 students attend Dieringer Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dieringer Heights Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dieringer Heights Elementary School?
Dieringer Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dieringer Heights Elementary School offer ?
Dieringer Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dieringer Heights Elementary School part of?
Dieringer Heights Elementary School is part of Dieringer School District.
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