Excellent
#118 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
Newcastle Elementary School
Elementary School · Issaquah School District · Newcastle, WA
An Issaquah School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8400 136th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98059
- Math 80% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcastle Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcastle 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 22Somewhat 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
$134,336
Median home value
$809,800
Median rent
$2,230/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Hazelwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Briarwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 645 | 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.
Issaquah School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #10 of 30
- District spending per student
- $17,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcastle Elementary School is listed in Issaquah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newcastle, WA, part of Issaquah School District, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcastle Elementary School
What grades does Newcastle Elementary School serve?
Newcastle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?
Newcastle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcastle Elementary School rank in WA?
Newcastle Elementary School ranks #118 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Newcastle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcastle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Newcastle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newcastle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newcastle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcastle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newcastle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle Elementary School?
15.2% of students at Newcastle 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
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (425) 837-5801
- Area population (ZIP 98059)
- 41,639
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 98059; 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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