Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Firgrove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Firgrove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firgrove Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Firgrove Elementary School?
591 students attend Firgrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Firgrove Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firgrove Elementary School?
Firgrove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Firgrove Elementary School offer ?
Firgrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Firgrove Elementary School part of?
While Firgrove may be an older school, what is lacks for in aesthetics it makes up for in the care that each child receives. The staff at Firgrove are excellent, and there is a high rate of parent volunteers. They are constanty working to make imporovements to further the education experience of each child. This is a school where you feel like family and they welcome each persons input and involvement.
- Posted by Parent - steev
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