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Montlake Elementary School vs. Tops K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Montlake Elementary School
2409 22 Av E
Seattle, WA 98112
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Tops K-8 School
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Montlake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Tops K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montlake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tops K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
167 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montlake 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 Tops K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montlake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tops K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montlake 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 Tops K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montlake 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 Tops 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

#71 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
#236 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montlake 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 Tops K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in WA)
65%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montlake 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 Tops 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.
80-84%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montlake 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 Tops 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.
≥80%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montlake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tops K-8 School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
48
Grade 1 Students
36
48
Grade 2 Students
19
48
Grade 3 Students
29
45
Grade 4 Students
28
50
Grade 5 Students
25
56
Grade 6 Students
-
58
Grade 7 Students
-
58
Grade 8 Students
-
60

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 Montlake 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 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tops 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 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
11%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montlake 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 Tops 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
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montlake 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 Tops 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
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montlake 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 Tops 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
61%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montlake 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 Tops 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montlake 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 Tops 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.
0.59
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montlake 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 Tops 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
9%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montlake 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 Tops 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
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montlake 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 Tops 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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