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#1694 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Renton School District · Renton, WA
A Renton School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9901 132nd Ave SE, Renton, WA 98059
- Math 38% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Heights Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Honey Dew ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| New Life MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 403 | 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.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #21 of 27
- District spending per student
- $19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Heights Elementary School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Heights Elementary School
Sierra Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,694 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Heights Elementary School
What grades does Sierra Heights Elementary School serve?
Sierra Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sierra Heights Elementary School?
Sierra Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Heights Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Heights Elementary School rank in WA?
Sierra Heights Elementary School ranks #1,694 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sierra Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sierra Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Heights Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sierra Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sierra Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Heights Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Sierra Heights 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
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (425) 204-4650
- Area population (ZIP 98059)
- 41,639
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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