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Orca K-8 School vs. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

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School Overview

School
Orca K-8 School
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
Serving 163 students in grades 6-12, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
6-12
Total Students
355 students
163 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orca K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
12 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1056 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#2015 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orca K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
-
Grade 1 Students
47
-
Grade 2 Students
45
-
Grade 3 Students
37
-
Grade 4 Students
51
-
Grade 5 Students
46
-
Grade 6 Students
34
28
Grade 7 Students
31
29
Grade 8 Students
30
28
Grade 9 Students
-
13
Grade 10 Students
-
24
Grade 11 Students
-
19
Grade 12 Students
-
22

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 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.
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
23%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
62%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
3%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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.
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.56
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District 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%
71%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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