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South Shore Pk-8 School vs. Orca K-8 School

Should you attend South Shore Pk-8 School or Orca K-8 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.
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School Overview

School
South Shore Pk-8 School
4800 S Henderson 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 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Shore Pk-8 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority 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-8
K-8
Total Students
570 students
355 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Shore Pk-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 Orca K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Shore Pk-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orca K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Shore Pk-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 Orca 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 South Shore Pk-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 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

#1351 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 South Shore Pk-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 Orca K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Shore Pk-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 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.
45%
(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 South Shore Pk-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 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.
25-29%
(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 South Shore Pk-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orca K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
-
Kindergarten Students
58
34
Grade 1 Students
57
47
Grade 2 Students
56
45
Grade 3 Students
50
37
Grade 4 Students
61
51
Grade 5 Students
59
46
Grade 6 Students
48
34
Grade 7 Students
66
31
Grade 8 Students
70
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 South Shore Pk-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 2022-23 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
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Shore Pk-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 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
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Shore Pk-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 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
47%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Shore Pk-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 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
18%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Shore Pk-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 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 South Shore Pk-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.
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
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Shore Pk-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 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.
0.71
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Shore Pk-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 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
66%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Shore Pk-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 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 South Shore Pk-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 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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