Impact Public Schools

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Impact Public Schools ranks 545 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Impact Public Schools is a public charter elementary school located in Tukwila, WA, serving 596 students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students.

Impact Public Schools stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and science. The school consistently outperforms the state average in math proficiency, with 47.78% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.68%. In science, 60% of Impact students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state's 49.73%. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are slightly below the state average, Impact excels in supporting traditionally underserved student populations, ranking among the top schools in Washington for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) student performance.

Compared to nearby schools in the Highline School District, Renton School District, and Tukwila School District, Impact Public Schools generally outperforms its peers, particularly in math and science. This suggests that the school's instructional practices and resource allocation may be more effective in supporting student learning than those of its neighboring schools. Overall, Impact Public Schools stands out as a high-performing, equity-focused charter school that is effectively serving a diverse, high-needs student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3438 S. 148th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

(206) 712-7640

District: Impact | Puget Sound Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
545^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,409

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.9%

Hispanic:

18.6%

White:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Impact Public Schools ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.9%), Hispanic (18.6%), White (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Impact Public Schools is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Impact Public Schools employs 38.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Impact Public Schools is $15,409.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Impact Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Impact Public Schools 545^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Impact Public Schools in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Impact | Puget Sound Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Impact | Puget Sound Elementary 93^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Impact Public Schools

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Rank History for all students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	67.43	348^th	1169	70.2%
2023	54.74	490^th	1169	58.1%
2024	51.27	545^th	1168	53.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	78.68	18^th	213	91.5%
2023	76.01	42^nd	254	83.5%
2024	61.91	95^th	320	70.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	83.54	69^th	1019	93.2%
2023	59.93	348^th	1013	65.6%
2024	70.02	241^st	1024	76.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	70.80	297^th	1100	73.0%
2023	40.86	630^th	1094	42.4%
2024	44.89	581^st	1093	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	66.27	342^nd	1113	69.3%
2023	65.34	347^th	1099	68.4%
2024	55.54	467^th	1099	57.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	92.75	3^rd	108	97.2%
2023	63.82	21^st	66	68.2%
2024	73.90	13^th	71	81.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	63.54	177^th	694	74.5%
2023	63.54	185^th	633	70.8%
2024	65.69	194^th	651	70.2%

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Rank History for White students at Impact Public Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.92	590^th	1009	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Very high teacher turnover rate. My daughter went here for 3 years and had 12 different teachers during that time. It's very hard on kids to have grown ups come and go so frequently from their life mid-year. She cried for several days when both teachers quit on the same day and she never got to say goodbye this year. One teacher who resigned wanted to come say goodbye the next day and the school wouldn't allow them on campus to do so.
They also have a very disappointing SPED program. We didn't get our IEP for my son until two months into the school year even though we had submitted our prior IEP 6 months prior to school starting. They seem to have an even higher turnover rate of SPED employees, and we had 9 weeks during the schoolyear of no SPED educators on staff. They also only have 1 para for the entire school, which led to my son's diaper changing getting missed resulting in some health issues. They also had several months without a para on staff at all during the middle of the school year.
This school hires WONDERFUL staff, but they are unable to keep them for some reason which is just harmful to kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Impact Public Schools

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	33	92	13	31	0	0	10	0	179
2020	52	141	26	48	1	2	14	1	285
2021	61	211	52	64	1	2	15	1	407
2022	70	309	67	101	2	6	34	6	595
2023	65	321	61	111	1	4	23	10	596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Impact Public Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	179	9.4	18.9	64.8
2020	285	19.7	14.4	64.6
2021	407	26.3	15.4	62.9
2022	595	44.1	13.4	60.7
2023	596	38.1	15.6	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Impact Public Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	179	9.4	18.9	64.8
2020	285	19.7	14.4	64.6
2021	407	26.3	15.4	62.9
2022	595	44.1	13.4	60.7
2023	596	38.1	15.6	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Personal Exemption	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2019	1.7%
2020	5.3%	88.3%	5.3%	1.1%	2.1%	93.6%	94.7%	94.7%	94.7%	95.7%	93.6%	92.6%	95.7%	95.7%
2021	2.0%	92.1%	2.0%	0.0%	1.0%	97.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	100.0%
2022	1.8%	76.8%	5.5%	0.6%	4.9%	90.2%	85.4%	85.4%	85.4%	90.9%	93.9%	87.2%	90.9%	90.9%
2023	1.1%	87.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.1%	92.6%	88.3%	88.3%	88.3%	93.6%	95.7%	92.6%	93.6%	93.6%
2024	1.1%	80.0%	8.9%	0.0%	1.1%	92.2%	85.6%	85.6%	85.6%	92.2%	95.6%	88.9%	92.2%	92.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	85.4%	0.0%	0.0%	1.1%	92.1%	92.7%	94.9%	87.6%	88.8%	93.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Impact Public Schools

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,443 (9.7%)	$13,398 (90.3%)	$14,842
2020	$1,526 (10.4%)	$13,095 (89.6%)	$14,621
2021	$1,306 (10.0%)	$11,805 (90.0%)	$13,112
2022	$2,688 (17.4%)	$12,721 (82.6%)	$15,409

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Impact Public Schools

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	596	233%
African American	92	321	248.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	61	369.2%
Hispanic	31	111	258.1%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	33	65	97%
Two or More Races	10	23	130%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	68%	3.1%

Schools Near Impact Public Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Impact Public Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	3438 S. 148th Street	Tukwila	98168	King County	Impact \| Puget Sound Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 712-7640	596	38	15.6	68.0%	65 (10.9%)	321 (53.9%)	111 (18.6%)	61 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	23 (3.9%)	51.3	545^th of 1168 public elementary schools	53.3%		54.7	490^th of 1169 public elementary schools	58.1%	55	60.0	60.0	40.9	56.6	50.0	49.5	46.5	50.0	46.0	47.8	80.0	92.2	85.6	85.6	85.6	92.2	95.6	88.9	92.2	92.2	$15,409	$2,688	$12,721
Impact \| Salish Sea Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	3438 S. 148th Street	Tukwila	98168	King County	Impact \| Salish Sea Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 712-7640	342	28	12.2	63.5%	29 (8.5%)	191 (55.8%)	45 (13.2%)	37 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.5%)	46.2	607^th of 1168 public elementary schools	48.0%					(n/a)			36.7	48.0		40.5	51.0	52.0		51.4	86.5	89.9	91.0	91.0	91.0	88.8	91.0	91.0	88.8	88.8	$15,821	$2,257	$13,565
Thorndyke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 S 150th St	Seattle	98188	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 901-7600	370	24	15.2	84.9%	42 (11.4%)	92 (24.9%)	119 (32.2%)	48 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (8.4%)	15 (4.1%)	6.1	1136^th of 1168 public elementary schools	2.7%		6.8	1136^th of 1169 public elementary schools	2.8%		19.7	19.7	14.9	23.4	12.5	16.5	17.0	29.8	9.2	17.6	75.0	89.7	85.3	85.3	85.3	86.8	92.7	85.3	86.8	86.8	$25,175	$3,530	$21,645
Cascade View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13601 32nd Avenue S	Tukwila	98168	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 901-7700	457	28	16.1	85.6%	47 (10.3%)	79 (17.3%)	153 (33.5%)	153 (33.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.6%)	11 (2.4%)	6.3	1132^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	3.1%		7	1131^st of 1169 public elementary schools	3.3%	1	32.8	32.8	11.1	13.1	23.8	16.3	20.0	15.2	19.1	17.9	75.0	81.8	83.0	83.0	83.0	80.7	86.4	81.8	80.7	80.7	$24,490	$3,691	$20,799
McMicken Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3708 S 168th St	SeaTac	98188	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-4300	515	36	14.1	77.9%	52 (10.1%)	160 (31.1%)	136 (26.4%)	105 (20.4%)	4 (0.8%)	29 (5.6%)	29 (5.6%)	22.8	928^th of 1168 public elementary schools	20.5%		21.9	947^th of 1169 public elementary schools	19.0%	19	33.3	33.3	32.9	34.9	42.0	36.8	35.5	37.9	28.4	33.6	81.8	92.1	85.2	85.2	85.2	88.6	90.9	84.1	88.6	88.6	$19,833	$2,679	$17,154
Tukwila Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5939 S 149th St	Tukwila	98168	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 901-7500	450	31	14.4	73.8%	64 (14.2%)	68 (15.1%)	147 (32.7%)	103 (22.9%)	5 (1.1%)	12 (2.7%)	45 (10.0%)	29.4	830^th of 1168 public elementary schools	28.9%		31.1	813^th of 1169 public elementary schools	30.5%	17	38.8	38.8	44.0	50.7	40.9	45.5	38.0	35.2	20.9	30.9	76.2	81.0	81.0	81.0	81.0	79.4	88.9	81.0	79.4	79.4	$24,210	$2,438	$21,772
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12250 24th Ave S	Seattle	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-4000	476	25	18.7	75.4%	27 (5.7%)	22 (4.6%)	312 (65.5%)	67 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	37 (7.8%)	3.8	1154^th of 1168 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.8	1135^th of 1169 public elementary schools	2.9%	19	23.4	23.4	15.0	13.8	17.2	15.4	18.8	11.7	9.4	13.7	95.8	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0	95.8	98.6	98.6	$20,143	$3,962	$16,181
Cedarhurst Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 S 132nd St	Burien	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-3600	420	21	20.4	70.7%	67 (16.0%)	24 (5.7%)	199 (47.4%)	67 (16.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.3%)	46 (11.0%)	12.8	1072^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	8.2%		10.7	1095^th of 1169 public elementary schools	6.3%	23	28.4	28.4	29.9	32.3	20.3	27.2	28.4	32.3	16.2	25.2	93.3	95.0	96.7	96.7	96.7	95.0	100.0	96.7	95.0	95.0	$18,674	$2,580	$16,094
Campbell Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	6418 S 124th St	Seattle	98178	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-4000	355	22	16.2	79.2%	20 (5.6%)	114 (32.1%)	83 (23.4%)	97 (27.3%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	26 (7.3%)	27.8	856^th of 1168 public elementary schools	26.7%		11.8	1077^th of 1169 public elementary schools	7.9%	221	40.7	40.7	53.7	30.8	41.5	42.1	48.2	25.0	18.9	30.8	75.0	83.3	85.0	85.0	85.0	80.0	91.7	85.0	80.0	80.0	$20,803	$2,605	$18,198
Bow Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18237 42nd Ave S	SeaTac	98188	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-3500	500	33	15.0	80.4%	45 (9.0%)	159 (31.8%)	148 (29.6%)	85 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	33 (6.6%)	5	1143^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.4	1147^th of 1169 public elementary schools	1.9%	4	10.8	10.8	16.7	16.3	18.8	17.2	28.9	16.3	7.5	17.7	78.4	86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	82.4	87.8	82.4	82.4	82.4	$19,000	$2,809	$16,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Impact Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Impact Public Schools?

Students at Impact Public Schools are 54% African American, 19% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified.

What district is Impact Public Schools in?

Impact | Puget Sound Elementary

Is Impact Public Schools a good school?

Impact Public Schools ranks 545^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Impact Public Schools?

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Impact Public Schools.

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