Very Good
#525 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
Emerson K-12
School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Math 55% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Emerson K-12 score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson K-12 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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
$174,005
Median home value
$1,259,900
Median rent
$2,386/mo
College educated
73.3%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlake Specialty SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–11 | 2.8 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Digital DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 190 | 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.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #43 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson K-12 is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson K-12
Emerson K-12 is a public school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson K-12
What grades does Emerson K-12 serve?
Emerson K-12 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson K-12?
Emerson K-12 has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson K-12 is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson K-12 rank in WA?
Emerson K-12 ranks #525 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Emerson K-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson K-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Emerson K-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson K-12 has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Emerson K-12 a charter school?
No, Emerson K-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson K-12 a Title I school?
No, Emerson K-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson K-12?
12.1% of students at Emerson K-12 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (425) 936-2311
- Area population (ZIP 98033)
- 40,662
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 98033; 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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