Is Newport Heights Elementary a good school?

Yes. Newport Heights Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Newport Heights Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended Newport Heights Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Newport Heights Elementary?

Students at Newport Heights Elementary are 49% Asian, 26% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Newport Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Newport Heights Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Tyee Middle School High : Newport Senior High School

Newport Heights Elementary

Summary:

Newport Heights Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Bellevue, Washington, serving 411 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bellevue School District, which is ranked 18th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Newport Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with 81.35% of all students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 73.71% for the Bellevue School District and 52.63% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (44.53%) and multi-racial (12.65%) students, sets it apart from nearby schools like Woodridge Elementary and Jing Mei Elementary. Additionally, Newport Heights Elementary excels in serving English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top in the state for these subgroups.

The school's high per-student spending of $22,332 and low student-teacher ratio of 17:1 may contribute to its academic success, which consistently outperforms nearby schools in the Mercer Island and Issaquah school districts. This combination of academic excellence, diverse student population, and equitable outcomes makes Newport Heights Elementary a model for effective elementary education in the Bellevue area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5225 119th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006-3301

(425) 456-5500

District: Bellevue School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,332

Students who attend Newport Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Tyee Middle School
High:	Newport Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 444

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.6%

White:

26.4%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newport Heights Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (48.6%), White (26.4%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport Heights Elementary is 20.1. 9 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Newport Heights Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport Heights Elementary is $22,332, which is the 7^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newport Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport Heights Elementary 66^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Newport Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Newport Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	86.42	96^th	1026	90.6%
2005	80.12	158^th	1031	84.7%
2006	85.11	98^th	1051	90.7%
2007	83.19	123^rd	1069	88.5%
2008	79.86	152^nd	1067	85.8%
2009	77.55	177^th	1072	83.5%
2010	83.00	125^th	1088	88.5%
2011	75.39	211^th	1092	80.7%
2012	83.19	122^nd	1097	88.9%
2013	84.42	111^th	1106	90.0%
2015	84.76	140^th	1067	86.9%
2016	86.22	131^st	1053	87.6%
2017	85.36	136^th	1056	87.1%
2018	89.42	94^th	1054	91.1%
2019	85.17	143^rd	1130	87.3%
2021	92.10	95^th	1107	91.4%
2022	90.69	93^rd	1169	92.0%
2023	92.64	82^nd	1169	93.0%
2024	93.76	66^th	1168	94.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.11	119^th	303	60.7%
2022	93.57	5^th	252	98.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	99.21	3^rd	333	99.1%
2019	81.14	11^th	248	95.6%
2022	89.64	9^th	213	95.8%
2023	94.86	12^th	254	95.3%
2024	98.72	4^th	320	98.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	23.75	520^th	637	18.4%
2019	50.21	219^th	566	61.3%
2021	39.78	105^th	158	33.5%
2022	57.78	143^rd	478	70.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	80.69	81^st	835	90.3%
2019	52.28	476^th	979	51.4%
2021	89.03	34^th	854	96.0%
2022	91.61	26^th	1019	97.4%
2023	83.99	81^st	1013	92.0%
2024	90.93	33^rd	1024	96.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.64	76^th	1004	92.4%
2019	83.38	147^th	1068	86.2%
2021	89.73	92^nd	1008	90.9%
2022	88.60	107^th	1100	90.3%
2023	86.36	123^rd	1094	88.8%
2024	94.31	48^th	1093	95.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	87.83	97^th	999	90.3%
2019	83.60	155^th	1075	85.6%
2021	92.49	80^th	1025	92.2%
2022	90.65	86^th	1113	92.3%
2023	90.82	82^nd	1099	92.5%
2024	92.31	65^th	1099	94.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	81.81	26^th	169	84.6%
2019	78.95	38^th	201	81.1%
2021	75.43	40^th	131	69.5%
2022	77.31	44^th	187	76.5%
2023	73.07	46^th	170	72.9%
2024	79.15	42^nd	163	74.2%

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Rank History for White students at Newport Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	78.12	164^th	833	80.3%
2019	77.00	218^th	1027	78.8%
2021	93.59	34^th	943	96.4%
2022	81.44	160^th	1031	84.5%
2023	79.93	180^th	1011	82.2%
2024	83.21	141^st	1009	86.0%

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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

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.8)

33%

17%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, March 25, 2018

The best teacher and the PTA of doing the activities for the student. Its very good to improve the carachter Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 29, 2016

To exert principal pressure negatively erodes relationships. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

I am concerned with how in touch the school is with its facility, and its training of said facility. My son who is in fifth grade, constantly does not want to go to school. I figured he might be being bullied by another child, as he is sensitive and likes to please, but he has so many friends. He has never acted this way in the past going to school; he has always loved school, even creating his own clubs for like-minded children. He does well on his report card. That said, he made me promise "I could not tell anyone" but he is scared of his teacher, which as a mom I knew, I just didn't realize it was this bad. I would call her "high-maintenance with control issues." My child in the past has been "student of the year" for his grade, have won many awards, and has never had a problem with any other teacher, and he has had some hard academic classes. He also has never been in trouble at school, so it is not a behavior issue (plus other facility have commented on how lovely he is to work with, as we do donate our time to the school). I told him I would get him transferred, but he is scared of the repercussions. I know he is this is not an isolated incident, as he tells me others feel the same. He is looking forward to leaving Newport Heights next year. :'-( Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2015

the leadership quality is low... the third grade teacher tried to convince me my son had ADHD by exaggerating his behaviours in the class. Not mentioning even one positive point, she repeatedly talked about my son and I felt frustrated and hopeless.
The staff are rude and discriminate between white and minorities and as an Asian I felt not belonging to the community. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 24, 2014

I share concerns about the new principal this year. The quality of the teachers has been generally high over the years, however the style and quality of the principal's leadership seems to not be conducive to collaboration or positive change within the school community. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Newport Heights Elementary School has been renovated with all new buildings and a very conducive educational design. A new spirit flows from the administration, teachers, parents, and students and I have observed a positive direction. This is in addition to the fact that this has always been a school bringing together families from the Newport Heights neighborhood, a slightly hidden pocket of Bellevue with above average demographics in terms of educational aptitude. It's new and it's better. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Newport Heights Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	390	6	52	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
1989	417	7	45	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
1990	411	12	60	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
1991	396	10	73	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
1992	419	13	68	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	506
1993	418	12	67	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
1994	423	16	58	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	508
1995	422	10	70	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	505
1996	422	10	70	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	505
1997	392	10	65	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
1998	397	10	61	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
1999	402	15	75	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	503
2000	384	9	85	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	492
2001	360	6	99	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
2002	382	4	109	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	514
2003	382	4	109	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	514
2004	367	6	128	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	522
2005	339	9	123	25	3	n/a	n/a	61	560
2006	336	11	142	15	2	n/a	n/a	58	564
2007	293	10	134	11	1	n/a	n/a	58	507
2008	262	14	136	19	0	n/a	n/a	57	488
2009	292	21	140	24	0	n/a	n/a	60	537
2010	277	16	140	34	1	n/a	n/a	50	518
2011	293	16	155	39	1	1	63	0	568
2012	283	11	183	42	2	4	59	0	584
2013	308	12	173	45	2	2	72	0	614
2014	304	20	172	43	2	6	75	0	622
2015	280	15	199	47	3	7	73	0	624
2016	260	21	233	52	2	3	68	0	639
2017	256	29	220	43	0	3	70	0	621
2018	230	22	232	48	0	1	66	0	599
2019	199	19	224	45	1	3	66	0	557
2020	198	25	226	36	0	2	66	0	553
2021	144	20	183	31	1	2	68	0	449
2022	117	23	192	31	1	2	55	0	421
2023	119	20	183	32	2	3	52	0	411
2024	117	20	216	39	2	3	47	0	444

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 Newport Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	19.0	23.8	0
1989	471	19.0	24.7	n/a
1990	488	19.3	25.2	0
1991	484	20.9	23.1	n/a
1992	506	20.8	24.3	n/a
1993	502	22.6	22.2	n/a
1994	508	21.4	23.7	n/a
1995	505	20.3	24.9	n/a
1996	505	20.3	24.9	n/a
1997	470	20.7	22.7	n/a
1998	478	20.0	23.9	n/a
1999	503	21.6	23.3	n/a
2000	492	20.4	24.1	n/a
2001	477	21.9	21.8	n/a
2002	514	25.1	20.5	12.8
2003	514	25.1	20.5	12.8
2004	522	24.0	21.8	14.2
2005	560	24.0	23.3	16
2006	564	28.3	19.9	15.8
2007	507	26.6	19.1	15.1
2008	488	26.0	18.8	17.9
2009	537	26.0	20.7	17.4
2010	518	26.5	19.5	21.8
2011	568	27.2	20.8	21.5
2012	584	30.7	18.9	19.5
2013	614	31.2	19.6	19.1
2014	622	n/a	n/a	15.9
2015	624	37.0	16.8	20
2016	639	35.0	18.2	20.5
2017	621	37.0	16.7	19.6
2018	599	36.7	16.2	21
2019	557	34.8	15.9	19.6
2020	553	31.2	17.7	18.6
2021	449	32.0	14.0	18.9
2022	421	29.0	14.5	18.5
2023	411	24.0	17.0	22.9
2024	444	22.0	20.1	26.1

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 Newport Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	454	19.0	23.8	0
1989	471	19.0	24.7	n/a
1990	488	19.3	25.2	0
1991	484	20.9	23.1	n/a
1992	506	20.8	24.3	n/a
1993	502	22.6	22.2	n/a
1994	508	21.4	23.7	n/a
1995	505	20.3	24.9	n/a
1996	505	20.3	24.9	n/a
1997	470	20.7	22.7	n/a
1998	478	20.0	23.9	n/a
1999	503	21.6	23.3	n/a
2000	492	20.4	24.1	n/a
2001	477	21.9	21.8	n/a
2002	514	25.1	20.5	12.8
2003	514	25.1	20.5	12.8
2004	522	24.0	21.8	14.2
2005	560	24.0	23.3	16
2006	564	28.3	19.9	15.8
2007	507	26.6	19.1	15.1
2008	488	26.0	18.8	17.9
2009	537	26.0	20.7	17.4
2010	518	26.5	19.5	21.8
2011	568	27.2	20.8	21.5
2012	584	30.7	18.9	19.5
2013	614	31.2	19.6	19.1
2014	622	n/a	n/a	15.9
2015	624	37.0	16.8	20
2016	639	35.0	18.2	20.5
2017	621	37.0	16.7	19.6
2018	599	36.7	16.2	21
2019	557	34.8	15.9	19.6
2020	553	31.2	17.7	18.6
2021	449	32.0	14.0	18.9
2022	421	29.0	14.5	18.5
2023	411	24.0	17.0	22.9
2024	444	22.0	20.1	26.1

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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