Lakeridge Elementary School vs. West Mercer Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Mercer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
422 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#42 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of West Mercer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of West Mercer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/87000/86833/west-mercer-elementary-school-chart-sKOOs1.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
83%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
86%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
48
65
Grade 1 Students
55
70
Grade 2 Students
58
72
Grade 3 Students
61
69
Grade 4 Students
85
65
Grade 5 Students
90
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
30%
32%
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% Hispanic
5%
9%
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% Black
n/a
2%
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% White
47%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
14%
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
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![This chart displays the diversity score of West Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of West Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/87000/86833/west-mercer-elementary-school-chart-b0G56fP.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
5%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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