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#1682 of 2,228 schools in WA
Valley View Early Childhood Center
School · Highline School District · Seatac, WA
A Highline School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
17622 46th Ave S, Seatac, WA 98188
- 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seatac), 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
$76,559
Median home value
$452,900
Median rent
$1,641/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98188; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Mcmicken Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Thorndyke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Madrona ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 333 | 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.
Highline School District
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Valley View Early Childhood Center is listed in Highline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View Early Childhood Center
Valley View Early Childhood Center is a public school in Seatac, WA, part of Highline School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 36.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View Early Childhood Center
What grades does Valley View Early Childhood Center serve?
Valley View Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Valley View Early Childhood Center?
Valley View Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Early Childhood Center is 36.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View Early Childhood Center rank in WA?
Valley View Early Childhood Center ranks #1,682 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Valley View Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View Early Childhood Center 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.
Is Valley View Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Valley View Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Valley View Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View Early Childhood Center?
87.3% of students at Valley View Early Childhood Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (206) 631-5100
- Area population (ZIP 98188)
- 26,769
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98188; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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