Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melvin G Syre 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 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Melvin G Syre 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 Melvin G Syre Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Melvin G Syre Elementary School?
463 students attend Melvin G Syre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Melvin G Syre Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin G Syre Elementary School?
Melvin G Syre Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Melvin G Syre Elementary School offer ?
Melvin G Syre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Melvin G Syre Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
