Below Average
#1928 of 2,228 schools in WA
Homeconnection
School · Oak Harbor School District · Oak Harbor, WA
An Oak Harbor School District school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 S. Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
- Math 12% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Homeconnection score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 45 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homeconnection 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Harbor), 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
$79,326
Median home value
$455,300
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oak Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homeconnection is listed in Oak Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homeconnection
Homeconnection is a public school in Oak Harbor, WA, part of Oak Harbor School District, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,928 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homeconnection
What grades does Homeconnection serve?
Homeconnection serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Homeconnection?
Homeconnection has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homeconnection?
The student-teacher ratio at Homeconnection is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homeconnection rank in WA?
Homeconnection ranks #1,928 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Homeconnection's MySchoolScout rating?
Homeconnection has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Homeconnection?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homeconnection has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Homeconnection a charter school?
No, Homeconnection is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homeconnection a Title I school?
No, Homeconnection is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homeconnection?
34.4% of students at Homeconnection 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (360) 279-8826
- Area population (ZIP 98277)
- 40,338
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 98277; 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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