Shoreline School District
School District · Shoreline, Washington
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
9,612
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#38 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,316
$408 vs Washington median
District size
9,612 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Shoreline School District ranks #38 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Shoreline School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Meridian Park Elementary School (8.6/10), Highland Terrace Elementary (8.6/10), and Parkwood Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Shoreline School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shoreline School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shoreline School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Park Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Highland Terrace Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Parkwood Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Forest Park Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Melvin G Syre Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Cascade K-8 Community School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Echo Lake Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Shorecrest High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Shorewood High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shoreline School District
Shoreline School District is a Shoreline, Washington school district serving 18 schools.The district educates 9,612 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. District-level spending was $17,316 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Shoreline School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meridian Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Shoreline School District students show an average math proficiency of 66.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Shoreline School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shoreline School District with test data.
Schools in Shoreline School District
18 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Shoreline
- Total Enrollment
- 9,612
- Teachers (FTE)
- 478
- District spending per student
- $17,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shoreline School District?
The average composite rating for Shoreline School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Shoreline School District?
Shoreline School District's district-level spending was $17,316 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shoreline School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shoreline School District is 20.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shoreline School District?
Meridian Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shoreline School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Shoreline School District?
Across schools in Shoreline School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shoreline School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Shoreline School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 18 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.2%
How we rate schools
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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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