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#757 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 34% in state

Hockinson Heights Elementary School

Elementary School · Hockinson School District · Brush Prairie, WA

An elementary school in Brush Prairie, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

20000 NE 164th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606

  • Math 52% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$14,944
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Hockinson Heights Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hockinson Heights 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 Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average509/100K

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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

$118,026

Median home value

$676,600

Median rent

$1,585/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tukes Valley PrimaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–42.6 mi535Compare →
Homelink RiverEnrollment path unverified4.0K–124.1 mi921Compare →
Maple Grove PrimaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–44.1 mi533Compare →
York Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–54.3 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hockinson School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hockinson Heights Elementary School is listed in Hockinson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hockinson Heights Elementary School

Hockinson Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brush Prairie, WA, part of Hockinson School District, serving approximately 912 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hockinson Heights Elementary School

What grades does Hockinson Heights Elementary School serve?

Hockinson Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hockinson Heights Elementary School?

Hockinson Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hockinson Heights Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hockinson Heights Elementary School rank in WA?

Hockinson Heights Elementary School ranks #757 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Hockinson Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hockinson Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hockinson Heights Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hockinson Heights Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Hockinson Heights Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hockinson Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hockinson Heights Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hockinson Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hockinson Heights Elementary School?

32.2% of students at Hockinson Heights 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
912
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
Area population (ZIP 98606)
9,431
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
47.3
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 98606; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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