Centennial Elementary School vs. Big Lake Elementary School
Should you attend Centennial Elementary School or Big Lake Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Centennial 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 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Big Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
430 students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#838 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
51
Grade 1 Students
71
34
Grade 2 Students
71
44
Grade 3 Students
79
38
Grade 4 Students
67
44
Grade 5 Students
72
40
Grade 6 Students
-
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
65%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
30%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%