Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Honey Dew 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Honey Dew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Honey Dew Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Honey Dew Elementary 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 Honey Dew Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
52%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honey Dew Elementary School's ranking?
Honey Dew Elementary School is ranked #1620 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Honey Dew Elementary School often compared to?
Honey Dew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Heights Elementary School, Sierra Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Honey Dew Elementary School?
295 students attend Honey Dew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Honey Dew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honey Dew Elementary School?
Honey Dew Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Honey Dew Elementary School offer ?
Honey Dew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Honey Dew Elementary School part of?
Honey Dew Elementary School is part of Renton School District.
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