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#1743 of 2,228 schools in WA
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5950 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- Math 35% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 score 40% 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 24 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louisa Boren Stem K-8 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), 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
$115,529
Median home value
$666,800
Median rent
$1,824/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanislo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| West Seattle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 198 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #101 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louisa Boren Stem K-8
What grades does Louisa Boren Stem K-8 serve?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louisa Boren Stem K-8 rank in WA?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 ranks #1,743 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Louisa Boren Stem K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Louisa Boren Stem K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Louisa Boren Stem K-8 a charter school?
No, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louisa Boren Stem K-8 a Title I school?
No, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louisa Boren Stem K-8?
34.8% of students at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 252-8450
- Area population (ZIP 98106)
- 28,889
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 98106; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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