Excellent
#293 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
North Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Highline School District · Des Moines, WA
A Highline School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19835 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148
- Math 58% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Hill Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Hill 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), 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
$86,994
Median home value
$576,400
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98148; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Highline Home School CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Madrona ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| St Philomena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 256 | 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.
Highline School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #2 of 34
- District spending per student
- $20,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Hill Elementary is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Hill Elementary
North Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Des Moines, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Hill Elementary
What grades does North Hill Elementary serve?
North Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Hill Elementary?
North Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Hill Elementary rank in WA?
North Hill Elementary ranks #293 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hill Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, North Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hill Elementary?
47.5% of students at North Hill 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (206) 631-4600
- Area population (ZIP 98148)
- 10,399
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 98148; 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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