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#2114 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Elementary School · Auburn School District · Auburn, WA
An Auburn School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1031 14th ST NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Math 28% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dick Scobee Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 26% 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
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dick Scobee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,714
Median home value
$397,700
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Ed SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Bowman Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 441 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Auburn School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $18,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dick Scobee Elementary School is listed in Auburn School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dick Scobee Elementary School
Dick Scobee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, WA, part of Auburn School District, serving approximately 648 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,114 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 Dick Scobee Elementary School
What grades does Dick Scobee Elementary School serve?
Dick Scobee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dick Scobee Elementary School?
Dick Scobee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dick Scobee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dick Scobee Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dick Scobee Elementary School rank in WA?
Dick Scobee Elementary School ranks #2,114 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dick Scobee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dick Scobee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Dick Scobee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dick Scobee Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dick Scobee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dick Scobee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dick Scobee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dick Scobee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dick Scobee Elementary School?
82.9% of students at Dick Scobee 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.1%
- Phone
- (253) 931-4984
- Area population (ZIP 98002)
- 37,284
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 98002; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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