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#2083 of 2,228 schools in WA
Honey Dew Elementary
Elementary School · Renton School District · Renton, WA
A Renton School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Union Ave NE, Renton, WA 98058
- Math 26% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Honey Dew Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Honey Dew Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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
$111,045
Median home value
$627,200
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98058; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Apollo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 337 | 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.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Honey Dew Elementary is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Honey Dew Elementary
Honey Dew Elementary is a public elementary school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,083 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honey Dew Elementary
What grades does Honey Dew Elementary serve?
Honey Dew Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Honey Dew Elementary?
Honey Dew Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Dew Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Dew Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Honey Dew Elementary rank in WA?
Honey Dew Elementary ranks #2,083 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Honey Dew Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Honey Dew Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Honey Dew Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Honey Dew Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Honey Dew Elementary a charter school?
No, Honey Dew Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Honey Dew Elementary a Title I school?
No, Honey Dew Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Honey Dew Elementary?
67.1% of students at Honey Dew Elementary 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (425) 204-4800
- Area population (ZIP 98058)
- 41,980
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 98058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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