Excellent
#180 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 8% in state
Hazelwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Renton School District · Newcastle, WA
A Renton School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056
- Math 78% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hazelwood Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 76% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hazelwood 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,319/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newcastle), 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
$108,596
Median home value
$726,300
Median rent
$1,992/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Newport Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Newcastle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Kennydale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 500 | 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.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Hazelwood Elementary School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazelwood Elementary School
Hazelwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newcastle, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazelwood Elementary School
What grades does Hazelwood Elementary School serve?
Hazelwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazelwood Elementary School rank in WA?
Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #180 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Hazelwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazelwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Hazelwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazelwood Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hazelwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hazelwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazelwood Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Hazelwood 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (425) 204-4550
- Area population (ZIP 98056)
- 36,872
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 98056; 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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