Below Average
#1915 of 2,228 schools in WA
Seahurst Elementary School
Elementary School · Highline School District · Burien, WA
A Highline School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14603 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
- Math 25% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seahurst Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seahurst Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,853/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burien), 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
$112,191
Median home value
$785,700
Median rent
$1,739/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98166; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Highline Public Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Glendale Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Three Tree Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 68 | 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
- #23 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
Seahurst Elementary School is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seahurst Elementary School
Seahurst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burien, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seahurst Elementary School
What grades does Seahurst Elementary School serve?
Seahurst Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Seahurst Elementary School?
Seahurst Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seahurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seahurst Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seahurst Elementary School rank in WA?
Seahurst Elementary School ranks #1,915 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Seahurst Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seahurst Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Seahurst Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seahurst Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seahurst Elementary School a charter school?
No, Seahurst Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seahurst Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Seahurst Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seahurst Elementary School?
73.0% of students at Seahurst 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (206) 631-4800
- Area population (ZIP 98166)
- 22,001
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 98166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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