Excellent
#225 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 10% in state
Emerald Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Central Kitsap School District · Silverdale, WA
A Central Kitsap School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1260 Pinnacle Court, Silverdale, WA 98383
- Math 71% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerald Heights Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Emerald Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,902
Median home value
$565,100
Median rent
$2,076/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98383; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Silver Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Silverwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Central Kitsap MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Kitsap School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerald Heights Elementary is listed in Central Kitsap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerald Heights Elementary
Emerald Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Silverdale, WA, part of Central Kitsap School District, serving approximately 470 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerald Heights Elementary
What grades does Emerald Heights Elementary serve?
Emerald Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Emerald Heights Elementary?
Emerald Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Heights Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerald Heights Elementary rank in WA?
Emerald Heights Elementary ranks #225 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Emerald Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerald Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Emerald Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerald Heights Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emerald Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Emerald Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerald Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Emerald Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerald Heights Elementary?
31.5% of students at Emerald Heights Elementary 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kitsap County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (360) 662-8500
- Area population (ZIP 98383)
- 22,047
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 98383; 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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