Very Good
#694 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 31% in state
Orca K-8 School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5215 46 AVE S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Math 35% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orca K-8 School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orca K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$109,085
Median home value
$746,400
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Park International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 326 | 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.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #72 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
Orca K-8 School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orca K-8 School
Orca K-8 School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orca K-8 School
What grades does Orca K-8 School serve?
Orca K-8 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Orca K-8 School?
Orca K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orca K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orca K-8 School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orca K-8 School rank in WA?
Orca K-8 School ranks #694 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orca K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orca K-8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Orca K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orca K-8 School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orca K-8 School a charter school?
No, Orca K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orca K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Orca K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orca K-8 School?
47.0% of students at Orca K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (206) 252-6900
- Area population (ZIP 98118)
- 49,560
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 98118; 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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