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Cedarhurst Elementary

Summary:

Cedarhurst Elementary is a public elementary school in Burien, Washington, serving 420 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Highline School District, which is ranked 192 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedarhurst Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.38%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 30-65% Hispanic. Cedarhurst also has a lower percentage of White students (15.95%) than the nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools and has proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are well below the Highline School District and state averages. Additionally, Cedarhurst has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70-75%, which is higher than the 65-85% range of the surrounding schools. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 20.4 compared to the 15.9 to 19.1 range of nearby schools.

These factors suggest that Cedarhurst Elementary faces significant demographic and academic challenges. The school's consistent low performance, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicates it is struggling to meet standards compared to other Highline School District schools and the state as a whole. While the nearby schools also face challenges, Cedarhurst appears to be the lowest-performing in the immediate area. Addressing these issues will likely require additional resources, targeted interventions, and community collaboration to improve student outcomes and support the school's long-term success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 611 S 132nd St
       Burien, WA  98168

(206) 631-3600

District: Highline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1072nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,674 Help


Students who attend Cedarhurst Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glacier Middle School
High:    Highline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
White:
16.0%
Asian:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Compare Details Cedarhurst Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 11th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Highline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cedarhurst Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), Asian (16%), White (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedarhurst Elementary is 20.4. 16 elementary schools in the Highline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedarhurst Elementary is $18,674, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Highline School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedarhurst Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedarhurst Elementary 1072nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cedarhurst Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Highline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highline School District 192nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedarhurst Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.53 835th 1026 18.6%
2005 13.88 937th 1031 9.1%
2006 13.64 972nd 1051 7.5%
2007 15.56 964th 1069 9.8%
2008 14.64 961st 1067 9.9%
2009 17.39 948th 1072 11.6%
2010 35.91 746th 1088 31.4%
2011 30.84 835th 1092 23.5%
2012 41.59 691st 1097 37.0%
2013 36.42 751st 1106 32.1%
2015 41.39 648th 1067 39.3%
2016 15.07 935th 1053 11.2%
2017 15.43 933rd 1056 11.6%
2018 16.22 922nd 1054 12.5%
2019 8.51 1075th 1130 4.9%
2021 10.25 1036th 1107 6.4%
2022 11.72 1078th 1169 7.8%
2023 10.68 1095th 1169 6.3%
2024 12.80 1072nd 1168 8.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.49 132nd 194 32.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 286th 333 14.1%
2019 24.33 210th 248 15.3%
2022 32.42 149th 213 30.0%
2023 18.36 220th 254 13.4%
2024 17.98 290th 320 9.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 485th 637 23.9%
2019 23.72 470th 566 17.0%
2022 49.38 195th 478 59.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 741st 835 11.3%
2019 13.22 934th 979 4.6%
2021 13.29 822nd 854 3.7%
2022 14.08 962nd 1019 5.6%
2023 13.00 962nd 1013 5.0%
2024 16.98 933rd 1024 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.71 897th 1004 10.7%
2019 10.75 1002nd 1068 6.2%
2021 8.17 983rd 1008 2.5%
2022 8.09 1069th 1100 2.8%
2023 5.66 1081st 1094 1.2%
2024 11.21 1022nd 1093 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.60 812th 999 18.7%
2019 12.30 983rd 1075 8.6%
2021 13.18 934th 1025 8.9%
2022 17.85 962nd 1113 13.6%
2023 17.27 959th 1099 12.7%
2024 14.38 985th 1099 10.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.95 139th 169 17.8%
2019 17.23 178th 201 11.4%
2021 4.05 127th 131 3.1%
2022 16.16 166th 187 11.2%
2023 34.69 110th 170 35.3%
2024 13.11 150th 163 8.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.85 420th 540 22.2%
2019 16.62 644th 697 7.6%
2022 9.65 688th 694 0.9%
2023 6.92 626th 633 1.1%
2024 12.99 612th 651 6.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cedarhurst Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.15 724th 833 13.1%
2019 23.38 854th 1027 16.8%
2024 16.33 921st 1009 8.7%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cedarhurst Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 16 30 18 7 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 394 16 34 20 11 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 330 11 35 21 14 n/a n/a 0 411
1991 334 8 32 24 10 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 326 10 39 20 10 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 304 16 42 17 10 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 281 25 45 20 11 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 251 24 64 33 10 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 251 24 64 33 10 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 257 21 58 38 13 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 273 27 63 40 10 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 241 25 65 36 16 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 220 32 70 51 18 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 186 28 79 55 8 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 164 24 72 65 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 164 24 72 65 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 153 24 95 63 7 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 95 17 84 61 6 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 109 64 94 119 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 115 54 109 165 8 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 100 48 101 173 7 n/a n/a 4 433
2009 104 56 127 193 5 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 152 54 153 204 19 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 384 28 70 88 13 14 16 0 613
2012 143 55 121 240 13 39 26 0 637
2013 157 53 137 254 11 30 32 0 674
2014 148 49 139 292 9 29 36 0 702
2015 156 63 146 299 5 33 35 0 737
2016 101 53 117 276 1 33 34 0 615
2017 108 56 112 292 3 24 40 0 635
2018 104 59 98 288 1 20 38 0 608
2019 85 62 100 300 3 16 42 0 608
2020 82 34 90 239 2 15 33 0 495
2021 64 34 76 200 0 16 30 0 420
2022 49 27 80 193 1 10 37 0 397
2023 67 24 67 199 2 14 46 1 420

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 Cedarhurst Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 17.0 25.0 0
1989 475 18.0 26.3 n/a
1990 411 17.5 23.4 0
1991 408 19.4 21.0 n/a
1992 405 18.3 22.1 n/a
1993 389 16.0 24.3 n/a
1994 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1995 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1996 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1997 387 18.0 21.5 n/a
1998 413 18.5 22.3 n/a
1999 383 22.0 17.4 n/a
2000 391 19.0 20.6 n/a
2001 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
2002 330 17.0 19.4 56.4
2003 330 17.0 19.4 56.4
2004 342 16.0 21.4 59.1
2005 263 15.6 16.9 59.7
2006 388 22.5 17.2 73.2
2007 451 n/a n/a 67.2
2008 433 25.8 16.8 70.4
2009 485 25.8 18.8 70.5
2010 582 30.8 18.9 65.8
2011 613 31.1 19.7 56
2012 637 32.3 19.7 70.2
2013 674 34.5 19.4 71.7
2014 702 n/a n/a 72.9
2015 737 43.0 17.1 60.1
2016 615 34.0 18.0 81.6
2017 635 34.3 18.4 75.1
2018 608 33.1 18.3 74.3
2019 608 31.4 19.3 76
2020 495 25.9 19.0 77.4
2021 420 25.6 16.3 75.5
2022 397 21.1 18.7 71
2023 420 20.5 20.4 70.7

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 Cedarhurst Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 17.0 25.0 0
1989 475 18.0 26.3 n/a
1990 411 17.5 23.4 0
1991 408 19.4 21.0 n/a
1992 405 18.3 22.1 n/a
1993 389 16.0 24.3 n/a
1994 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1995 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1996 382 16.0 23.9 n/a
1997 387 18.0 21.5 n/a
1998 413 18.5 22.3 n/a
1999 383 22.0 17.4 n/a
2000 391 19.0 20.6 n/a
2001 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
2002 330 17.0 19.4 56.4
2003 330 17.0 19.4 56.4
2004 342 16.0 21.4 59.1
2005 263 15.6 16.9 59.7
2006 388 22.5 17.2 73.2
2007 451 n/a n/a 67.2
2008 433 25.8 16.8 70.4
2009 485 25.8 18.8 70.5
2010 582 30.8 18.9 65.8
2011 613 31.1 19.7 56
2012 637 32.3 19.7 70.2
2013 674 34.5 19.4 71.7
2014 702 n/a n/a 72.9
2015 737 43.0 17.1 60.1
2016 615 34.0 18.0 81.6
2017 635 34.3 18.4 75.1
2018 608 33.1 18.3 74.3
2019 608 31.4 19.3 76
2020 495 25.9 19.0 77.4
2021 420 25.6 16.3 75.5
2022 397 21.1 18.7 71
2023 420 20.5 20.4 70.7

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

Cedarhurst Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.1%0.0%0.0%5.3%98.7%97.4%100.0%97.4%97.4%97.4%
201788.1%0.0%0.0%9.5%2.4%96.4%98.8%98.8%97.6%97.6%98.8%
201887.3%0.0%0.0%2.8%1.4%93.0%93.0%97.2%94.4%95.8%93.0%
201986.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.5%91.3%96.3%95.0%95.0%92.5%100.0%
202188.7%1.9%0.0%1.9%1.9%90.6%90.6%96.2%90.6%90.6%92.5%92.5%92.5%90.6%
202292.5%1.9%0.0%0.0%1.9%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%
202379.7%0.0%0.0%3.4%0.0%88.1%79.7%91.5%86.4%79.7%89.8%89.8%89.8%79.7%
202493.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%100.0%96.7%95.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%95.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201886.4%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%97.5%88.9%98.8%98.8%100.0%88.9%
201986.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%100.0%99.0%89.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.9%0.0%0.7%2.7%99.8%100.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedarhurst Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $825 (5.3%) $14,606 (94.7%) $15,430
2020 $504 (4.8%) $9,943 (95.2%) $10,448
2021 $957 (5.6%) $15,997 (94.3%) $16,955
2022 $2,580 (13.8%) $16,094 (86.2%) $18,674

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedarhurst Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1075th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1095th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedarhurst Elementary)32.128.1
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)39.130.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cedarhurst Elementary)32.127.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Highline School District)38.732.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedarhurst Elementary)30.829.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)42.132.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cedarhurst Elementary)27.827.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Highline School District)39.532
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedarhurst Elementary)29.616.7
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highline School District)46.531.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cedarhurst Elementary)14.810.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Highline School District)34.922.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cedarhurst Elementary)2526.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Highline School District)36.133
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cedarhurst Elementary)32.624.7
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highline School District)48.636.3
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cedarhurst Elementary)26.321.5
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Highline School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cedarhurst Elementary)2526.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Highline School District)37.933.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students608420
 30.9%
African American6224
 61.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10067
 33%
Hispanic300199
 33.7%
Pacific Islander1614
 12.5%
White8567
 21.2%
Two or More Races4246
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%70.7%
 5.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedarhurst Elementary

Cedarhurst Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Cedarhurst Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glacier Middle School
High : Highline High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Cedarhurst Elementary.

Students at Cedarhurst Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 16% White, 16% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.


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