Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Shore Pk-8 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Pk-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
South Shore Pk-8 School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
South Shore Pk-8 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 South Shore Pk-8 School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1452 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
47%
5%
White
18%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shore Pk-8 School's ranking?
South Shore Pk-8 School is ranked #1452 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are South Shore Pk-8 School often compared to?
South Shore Pk-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orca K-8 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 41% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend South Shore Pk-8 School?
570 students attend South Shore Pk-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Shore Pk-8 School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Shore Pk-8 School?
South Shore Pk-8 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Shore Pk-8 School offer ?
South Shore Pk-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Shore Pk-8 School part of?
South Shore Pk-8 School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is South Shore Pk-8 School located?
South Shore Pk-8 School is located in the Dunlap neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Dunlap.
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