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Ridgecrest Elementary School vs. Cascade K-8 Community School

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School Overview

School
Ridgecrest Elementary School
16516 10th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cascade K-8 Community School
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Cascade K-8 Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgecrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cascade K-8 Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
446 students
180 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgecrest 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 Cascade K-8 Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgecrest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascade K-8 Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgecrest 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 Cascade K-8 Community School 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 Ridgecrest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shoreline 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

#528 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#182 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgecrest 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in WA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shoreline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgecrest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shoreline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ridgecrest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cascade K-8 Community School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
19
Grade 1 Students
76
20
Grade 2 Students
68
19
Grade 3 Students
83
21
Grade 4 Students
64
23
Grade 5 Students
70
20
Grade 6 Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
19

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
16%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Two or more races
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgecrest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shoreline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shoreline 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
44%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shoreline 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
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgecrest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shoreline School District 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 Cascade K-8 Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shoreline 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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