Southern Heights 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Southern Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(21-22)2%
1%
Asian
(21-22)23%
9%
Hispanic
(21-22)40%
25%
Black
(21-22)5%
5%
White
(21-22)14%
50%
Hawaiian
(21-22)5%
1%
Two or more races
(21-22)11%
9%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Southern Heights Elementary School is ranked #1921 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Southern Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Center Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Southern Heights Elementary School?
216 students attend Southern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Southern Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Southern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Heights Elementary School part of?
Southern Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
In what neighborhood is Southern Heights Elementary School located?
Southern Heights Elementary School is located in the Highline neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 11 other public schools located in Highline.
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