Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5, First Place Scholars Charter 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
59%
5%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
First Place Scholars Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend First Place Scholars Charter School?
106 students attend First Place Scholars Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of First Place Scholars Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Place Scholars Charter School?
First Place Scholars Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does First Place Scholars Charter School offer ?
First Place Scholars Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is First Place Scholars Charter School part of?
First Place Scholars Charter School is part of First Place Scholars Charter School District.
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