Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Louisa Boren Stem K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Louisa Boren Stem K-8's student population of 483 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 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 Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
20%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is ranked #1255 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Louisa Boren Stem K-8 often compared to?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pathfinder K-8 School, Fairmount Park Elementary School, Arbor Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
483 students attend Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Louisa Boren Stem K-8 students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Louisa Boren Stem K-8 offer ?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Louisa Boren Stem K-8 part of?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Louisa Boren Stem K-8 located?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Seattle.
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