Is Lake Hills Elementary a good school?

Lake Hills Elementary ranks 860 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Lake Hills Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Hills Elementary?

Students at Lake Hills Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 21% White, 13% Asian, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lake Hills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Hills Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Odle Middle School High : Sammamish Senior High

Lake Hills Elementary

Summary:

Lake Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in the Bellevue School District, serving 434 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic, Asian, and African American students.

Despite the school's diverse student body, Lake Hills Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school lags significantly behind the Bellevue School District and Washington state averages in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38.69% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.71% for the Bellevue School District and 52.63% for Washington state. In math, only 37% of students were proficient or better, compared to 68.34% for the Bellevue School District and 41.68% for Washington state. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Bellevue School District, such as Somerset Elementary, Cherry Crest Elementary, and Woodridge Elementary, significantly outperform Lake Hills Elementary academically. These schools have much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, as well as higher rankings from SchoolDigger. The student populations at these higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of low-income and minority students compared to Lake Hills Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14310 SE 12th Street
Bellevue, WA 98007-5596

(425) 456-5300

District: Bellevue School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,487

Students who attend Lake Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Odle Middle School
High:	Sammamish Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.4%

White:

20.7%

Asian:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Hills Elementary ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 14^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lake Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (20.7%), Asian (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary is 14.7, which is the 2^nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Hills Elementary employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Hills Elementary is $23,487, which is the 4^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Hills Elementary 860^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lake Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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White students:

Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	28.19	785^th	1026	23.5%
2005	27.17	806^th	1031	21.8%
2006	31.66	778^th	1051	26.0%
2007	39.17	699^th	1069	34.6%
2008	41.85	659^th	1067	38.2%
2009	35.10	758^th	1072	29.3%
2010	39.21	707^th	1088	35.0%
2011	30.40	843^rd	1092	22.8%
2012	50.29	583^rd	1097	46.9%
2013	39.27	724^th	1106	34.5%
2015	31.73	772^nd	1067	27.6%
2016	36.61	696^th	1053	33.9%
2017	33.93	726^th	1056	31.3%
2018	25.10	818^th	1054	22.4%
2019	18.24	952^nd	1130	15.8%
2021	23.80	830^th	1107	25.0%
2022	28.45	841^st	1169	28.1%
2023	28.92	842^nd	1169	28.0%
2024	27.50	860^th	1168	26.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	38.56	204^th	333	38.7%
2022	21.36	204^th	213	4.2%
2023	23.37	198^th	254	22.0%
2024	22.44	263^rd	320	17.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.57	431^st	478	9.8%
2024	16.99	312^th	339	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	24.22	707^th	835	15.3%
2019	20.58	867^th	979	11.4%
2021	18.57	773^rd	854	9.5%
2022	17.57	930^th	1019	8.7%
2023	25.21	834^th	1013	17.7%
2024	22.67	875^th	1024	14.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	32.85	706^th	1004	29.7%
2019	18.76	914^th	1068	14.4%
2021	28.31	724^th	1008	28.2%
2022	31.03	776^th	1100	29.5%
2023	36.58	687^th	1094	37.2%
2024	34.39	720^th	1093	34.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	21.25	831^st	999	16.8%
2019	19.42	900^th	1075	16.3%
2021	20.67	838^th	1025	18.2%
2022	26.87	836^th	1113	24.9%
2023	21.59	900^th	1099	18.1%
2024	23.79	859^th	1099	21.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	41.98	109^th	169	35.5%
2019	14.20	188^th	201	6.5%
2021	19.49	107^th	131	18.3%
2022	26.67	148^th	187	20.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	17.03	501^st	540	7.2%
2019	27.53	545^th	697	21.8%
2021	20.58	431^st	501	14.0%
2022	23.98	587^th	694	15.4%
2023	18.37	569^th	633	10.1%
2024	13.22	611^th	651	6.1%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	37.39	557^th	833	33.1%
2019	37.24	713^th	1027	30.6%
2021	18.39	816^th	943	13.5%
2022	21.89	872^nd	1031	15.4%
2023	27.66	797^th	1011	21.2%
2024	43.76	581^st	1009	42.4%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

My daughter has attend this school since kinder and we just love it!
teachers are good, great family school environment. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

My daughter goes to Kindergarten in Lake Hills. I don't find any reason why it has been low rated. May be rating is based in results from grade 3 to 5.

I spoke to few other parents and they are also so satisfied with the staff and the teachers. We get regular home works, interaction with the staff and principal. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Hills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	295	19	101	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	422
1989	312	34	98	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	456
1990	332	36	95	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	482
1991	334	46	109	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	512
1992	305	40	101	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
1993	332	32	107	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	498
1994	323	38	111	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	506
1995	293	35	135	42	7	n/a	n/a	0	512
1996	293	35	135	42	7	n/a	n/a	0	512
1997	268	19	130	44	7	n/a	n/a	0	468
1998	227	16	126	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
1999	217	15	126	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
2000	213	21	112	75	3	n/a	n/a	0	424
2001	230	19	118	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2002	203	19	119	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
2003	203	19	119	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
2004	193	28	111	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	418
2005	149	28	106	75	3	n/a	n/a	20	381
2006	170	26	92	106	0	n/a	n/a	23	417
2007	183	30	100	150	0	n/a	n/a	32	495
2008	172	18	101	150	0	n/a	n/a	36	477
2009	176	26	128	164	0	n/a	n/a	45	539
2010	162	37	116	182	8	n/a	n/a	14	519
2011	135	34	95	195	4	0	19	0	482
2012	120	31	101	201	4	0	27	0	484
2013	122	36	100	209	4	0	32	0	503
2014	123	20	108	212	7	0	33	0	503
2015	133	17	87	207	3	0	38	0	485
2016	142	19	101	205	2	5	36	0	510
2017	141	18	106	209	1	2	38	0	515
2018	123	18	113	210	0	1	37	0	502
2019	125	37	124	237	0	3	45	0	571
2020	122	32	116	230	0	6	38	0	544
2021	111	25	102	184	0	4	35	0	461
2022	109	42	98	172	1	3	41	0	466
2023	95	54	66	177	0	2	40	0	434
2024	89	55	57	182	0	2	44	0	429

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 Lake Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	16.0	26.3	0
1989	456	18.0	25.3	n/a
1990	482	19.2	25.1	0
1991	512	20.8	24.6	n/a
1992	474	20.8	22.7	n/a
1993	498	20.8	23.9	n/a
1994	506	22.4	22.6	n/a
1995	512	23.5	21.8	n/a
1996	512	23.5	21.8	n/a
1997	468	22.5	20.8	n/a
1998	430	19.5	22.1	n/a
1999	427	19.0	22.5	n/a
2000	424	19.5	21.7	n/a
2001	439	21.6	20.3	n/a
2002	415	24.9	16.7	46
2003	415	24.9	16.7	46
2004	418	27.0	15.5	53.6
2005	381	26.9	14.2	57.1
2006	417	27.5	15.2	68.8
2007	495	31.4	15.8	69.5
2008	477	30.0	15.9	75.3
2009	539	30.0	18.0	72.7
2010	519	26.8	19.3	72.7
2011	482	25.1	19.1	69.9
2012	484	28.4	17.0	69.6
2013	503	29.6	16.9	69.2
2014	503	n/a	n/a	47.5
2015	485	36.0	13.4	63.9
2016	510	36.0	14.1	57.5
2017	515	34.9	14.7	54
2018	502	33.3	15.0	55.4
2019	571	33.0	17.3	46.4
2020	544	38.7	14.0	56.1
2021	461	36.7	12.5	51.6
2022	466	33.9	13.7	53
2023	434	31.8	13.6	66.1
2024	429	29.0	14.7	67.1

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 Lake Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	16.0	26.3	0
1989	456	18.0	25.3	n/a
1990	482	19.2	25.1	0
1991	512	20.8	24.6	n/a
1992	474	20.8	22.7	n/a
1993	498	20.8	23.9	n/a
1994	506	22.4	22.6	n/a
1995	512	23.5	21.8	n/a
1996	512	23.5	21.8	n/a
1997	468	22.5	20.8	n/a
1998	430	19.5	22.1	n/a
1999	427	19.0	22.5	n/a
2000	424	19.5	21.7	n/a
2001	439	21.6	20.3	n/a
2002	415	24.9	16.7	46
2003	415	24.9	16.7	46
2004	418	27.0	15.5	53.6
2005	381	26.9	14.2	57.1
2006	417	27.5	15.2	68.8
2007	495	31.4	15.8	69.5
2008	477	30.0	15.9	75.3
2009	539	30.0	18.0	72.7
2010	519	26.8	19.3	72.7
2011	482	25.1	19.1	69.9
2012	484	28.4	17.0	69.6
2013	503	29.6	16.9	69.2
2014	503	n/a	n/a	47.5
2015	485	36.0	13.4	63.9
2016	510	36.0	14.1	57.5
2017	515	34.9	14.7	54
2018	502	33.3	15.0	55.4
2019	571	33.0	17.3	46.4
2020	544	38.7	14.0	56.1
2021	461	36.7	12.5	51.6
2022	466	33.9	13.7	53
2023	434	31.8	13.6	66.1
2024	429	29.0	14.7	67.1

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.

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