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Graham Hill Elementary School vs. Orca K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Graham Hill Elementary School
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Orca K-8 School
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graham Hill 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orca K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
242 students
355 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Graham Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orca K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Graham Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orca K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Graham Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orca K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Graham Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orca K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1278 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1056 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Graham Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orca K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Graham Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orca K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Graham Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orca K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Graham Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orca K-8 School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
37
34
Grade 1 Students
51
47
Grade 2 Students
35
45
Grade 3 Students
35
37
Grade 4 Students
50
51
Grade 5 Students
34
46
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
-
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
16%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Graham Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orca K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.80
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Graham Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Graham Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Graham Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orca K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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