Summary:
The city of Seatac, Washington is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and face a range of challenges, from low academic performance to high rates of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools in Seatac, McMicken Heights Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across all grades compared to the other elementary schools. Chinook Middle School is the top-performing middle school, outpacing the other Seatac middle schools and the Highline School District averages in both subjects. However, the data reveals that the Seatac schools generally underperform the Highline School District and Washington state averages in test scores, with Tyee High School having particularly low proficiency rates.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, as all the Seatac schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the Highline School District, which oversees the Seatac schools, is ranked 192 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating, suggesting that the district-level challenges may contribute to the struggles faced by individual schools in the Seatac community.
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