Bellevue School District
School District · Bellevue, Washington
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
30
16 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,051
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
30
16 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,051
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#14 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,051
+$2,327 vs Washington median
District size
19,855 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Bellevue School District
Bellevue School District is a Bellevue, Washington school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 19,855 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $20,051 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Bellevue School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sherwood Forest Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bellevue School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.9% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bellevue School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bellevue School District with test data.
Schools in Bellevue School District
30 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 7
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Bellevue
- Total Enrollment
- 19,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,115
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District has 30 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bellevue School District?
The average composite rating for Bellevue School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bellevue School District?
Bellevue School District spends $20,051 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellevue School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bellevue School District is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bellevue School District?
Sherwood Forest Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bellevue School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bellevue School District?
Across schools in Bellevue School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bellevue School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Bellevue School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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