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Handicapped Contractual Services

School · Shoreline School District

18560 1st Avenue N.E., Shoreline, WA 98155

Enrollment

108

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Washington schools

#1,197 of 2,228

In Shoreline

#14 of 15

public schools

In district

#16 of 17

Shoreline School District

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Handicapped Contractual Services

6.2/10

School in Shoreline · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Echo Lake Elementary School

7.2/10

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9.5/10

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About Handicapped Contractual Services

Handicapped Contractual Services is a public school in Shoreline, WA, part of Shoreline School District. Handicapped Contractual Services serves approximately 108 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th. Handicapped Contractual Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,197 of 2,228 schools in WA.

Structured state assessment records for Handicapped Contractual Services show 25% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017).

How it compares1.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.8
  • WA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 108 students, Handicapped Contractual Services is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at Handicapped Contractual Services sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2017
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-37.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$17,316

Handicapped Contractual Services — Students at Handicapped Contractual Services score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

23.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2016-17)

Math Proficiency 24.5% (2017 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.5% (multi-year average, 2015-2017)
School
State
N/A

Based on 3 test records from WA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Handicapped Contractual Services Compares

See how Handicapped Contractual Services performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
46th percentile in WA
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Location

18560 1st Avenue N.E., Shoreline, WA 98155

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Handicapped Contractual Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. Meridian Park Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cascade K-8 Community School (rated 9.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Parkwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shoreline, see our Shoreline schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Echo Lake Elementary School Shoreline 0.6 mi 7.2
Meridian Park Elementary School Shoreline 0.8 mi 9.5
Edwin Pratt Learning Center Shoreline 0.9 mi 5.7
ST MARK CATHOLIC CLASSICAL SCHOOL Shoreline 0.7 mi 7.8
Ridgecrest Elementary Shoreline 1.2 mi 6.4
LAKE FOREST PARK MONTESSORI Shoreline 1.1 mi
Shorewood High School Shoreline 1.1 mi 7.6
KING'S SCHOOL Seattle 1.1 mi 4.5
Parkwood Elementary Shoreline 1.7 mi 8.8
ST LUKE SCHOOL Shoreline 1.3 mi 6.5
THE EVERGREEN SCHOOL Shoreline 1.8 mi 7.2
SOLOMON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Edmonds 1.9 mi 4.4
Fircrest Residential Habilitation Shoreline 1.8 mi
Home Education Exchange Shoreline 1.5 mi 8.5
Cascade K-8 Community School Shoreline 1.5 mi 9.3
Kellogg Middle School Shoreline 1.7 mi 7.0
NORTHWEST SCHOOL DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING CHILDREN Shoreline 1.9 mi 7.4
LAKESIDE SCHOOL Seattle 2.3 mi 6.5
Shorecrest High School Shoreline 2.0 mi 7.1
Madrona K-8 School Edmonds 1.8 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98155 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,911

Median Home Value

$758,000

Median Rent

$2,016/mo

Population

35,906

College Educated

55.9%

Homeownership

71.7%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

40.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Handicapped Contractual Services

What grades does Handicapped Contractual Services serve?

Handicapped Contractual Services serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Handicapped Contractual Services?

Handicapped Contractual Services has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

How does Handicapped Contractual Services rank in WA?

Handicapped Contractual Services ranks #1,197 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Handicapped Contractual Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Handicapped Contractual Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Handicapped Contractual Services?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Handicapped Contractual Services has 25% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2017).

Is Handicapped Contractual Services a charter school?

No, Handicapped Contractual Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Handicapped Contractual Services a Title I school?

No, Handicapped Contractual Services is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Handicapped Contractual Services?

23.1% of students at Handicapped Contractual Services qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
30 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
52 Good Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
108
0
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1%
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County

District

Shoreline School District
District Enrollment
9,612
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,316
District Rank
#16 of 17

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