Average
#1005 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 45% in state
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Elementary School · Renton School District · Seattle, WA
A Renton School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8212 S 118th St, Seattle, WA 98178
- Math 34% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bryn Mawr Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bryn Mawr Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,786
Median home value
$628,200
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Sartori Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Hazelwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bryn Mawr Elementary School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Bryn Mawr Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bryn Mawr Elementary School
What grades does Bryn Mawr Elementary School serve?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryn Mawr Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bryn Mawr Elementary School rank in WA?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School ranks #1,005 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bryn Mawr Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bryn Mawr Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryn Mawr Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bryn Mawr Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bryn Mawr Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bryn Mawr Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bryn Mawr Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryn Mawr Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Bryn Mawr Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (425) 204-4150
- Area population (ZIP 98178)
- 25,929
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98178; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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