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View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

Elementary School · Bremerton School District

3250 Spruce Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98310

Enrollment

394

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Washington schools

#1,404 of 2,228

In Bremerton

#11 of 20

public schools

In district

#4 of 10

Bremerton School District

School environment

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

5.7/10

Elementary School in Bremerton · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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About View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Bremerton, WA, part of Bremerton School District. View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,404 of 2,228 schools in WA.

Structured state assessment records for View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,969
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy — Students at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

66%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 46.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.8% (2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency 50.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
50.2% (2024 SBA)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32.8%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
34.9%
ELA
35%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.

How View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy Compares

See how View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
37th percentile in WA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
4.2/10
Below Average
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
66%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.7%

Location

3250 Spruce Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98310

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brownsville Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cottonwood Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodlands Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bremerton, see our Bremerton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Armin Jahr Elementary Bremerton 0.4 mi 5.2
PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bremerton 1.0 mi 6.3
Mountain View Middle School Bremerton 1.1 mi 4.2
Pinecrest Elementary Bremerton 1.4 mi 6.7
Bremerton High School Bremerton 1.5 mi 3.0
Catalyst Public Schools Bremerton 1.6 mi 4.1
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bremerton 1.9 mi 6.9
Barker Creek Community School Silverdale 2.0 mi 3.3
Naval Avenue Elementary School Bremerton 1.9 mi 5.6
Esquire Hills Elementary Bremerton 2.8 mi 6.3
Woodlands Elementary Bremerton 2.7 mi 7.9
Crownhill Elementary School Bremerton 2.2 mi 5.9
Bremerton Homelink Program Bremerton 2.2 mi 6.1
Special Services Bremerton 2.5 mi
Renaissance Alternative High School Bremerton 2.6 mi 5.0
Olympic High School Bremerton 2.8 mi 3.8
Fairview Middle School Bremerton 3.2 mi 5.5
West Sound Technical Skills Center Bremerton 2.8 mi
Brownsville Elementary Bremerton 3.5 mi 8.3
Cottonwood Elementary School Bremerton 3.5 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98310 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,292

Median Home Value

$421,600

Median Rent

$1,559/mo

Population

22,170

College Educated

26.8%

Homeownership

51.3%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

35.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy

What grades does View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy serve?

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy rank in WA?

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy ranks #1,404 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy a charter school?

No, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy a Title I school?

No, View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy?

66.0% of students at View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Free/Reduced Lunch
66.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kitsap County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%

District

Bremerton School District
District Enrollment
4,367
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,969
District Rank
#4 of 10

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