Serving 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcmicken Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcmicken Heights Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
30%
5%
White
8%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcmicken Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School is ranked #1498 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thorndyke Elementary School, Tukwila Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcmicken Heights Elementary School?
498 students attend Mcmicken Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Mcmicken Heights Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcmicken Heights Elementary School?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcmicken Heights Elementary School offer ?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcmicken Heights Elementary School part of?
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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