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Gregory Heights Elementary

Summary:

Gregory Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Burien, Washington, serving 452 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.

Gregory Heights has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (40.93%) and two or more races (12.39%) students compared to nearby schools like North Hill Elementary and Shorewood Elementary. The school's academic performance is generally better than the Highline School District, with higher proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts (53.33%) and SBAC/Math (45.67%) compared to the district (35.54% and 24.05%, respectively) and the state (52.63% and 41.68%, respectively). However, the school's performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates dropping from 2020-2021 to 2022-2023.

While Gregory Heights outperforms the district, it lags behind some higher-performing nearby schools like Marvista Elementary. The school also faces significant disparities in student group performance, with its White students consistently performing better than its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Washington elementary schools. Additionally, Gregory Heights has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its spending per student has increased in recent years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16216 19th Ave SW
       Burien, WA  98166-2799

(206) 631-3800

District: Highline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,553 Help


Students who attend Gregory Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sylvester Middle School
High:    Highline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.9%
White:
35.0%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Compare Details Gregory Heights Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd 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 50.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gregory Heights Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (35%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gregory Heights Elementary is 17.8, which is the 8th best among 17 elementary schools in the Highline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gregory Heights Elementary is $19,553. 10 elementary schools in the Highline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gregory Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gregory Heights Elementary 554th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Gregory Heights 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 Gregory Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.18 907th 1026 11.6%
2005 29.89 765th 1031 25.8%
2006 34.13 746th 1051 29.0%
2007 36.68 732nd 1069 31.5%
2008 31.54 792nd 1067 25.8%
2009 28.85 824th 1072 23.1%
2010 30.86 821st 1088 24.5%
2011 24.44 902nd 1092 17.4%
2012 40.22 713th 1097 35.0%
2013 39.21 725th 1106 34.4%
2015 39.96 667th 1067 37.5%
2016 39.89 661st 1053 37.2%
2017 46.98 573rd 1056 45.7%
2018 42.23 610th 1054 42.1%
2019 43.25 658th 1130 41.8%
2021 33.07 711th 1107 35.8%
2022 26.36 876th 1169 25.1%
2023 35.23 753rd 1169 35.6%
2024 50.71 554th 1168 52.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.49 135th 303 55.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.78 201st 333 39.6%
2019 44.57 115th 248 53.6%
2022 23.24 194th 213 8.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.03 326th 637 48.8%
2019 29.26 413th 566 27.0%
2022 45.98 217th 478 54.6%
2023 39.76 187th 308 39.3%
2024 54.57 131st 339 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 537th 835 35.7%
2019 42.33 597th 979 39.0%
2021 48.44 399th 854 53.3%
2022 19.46 910th 1019 10.7%
2023 18.99 914th 1013 9.8%
2024 28.43 783rd 1024 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 595th 1004 40.7%
2019 37.00 721st 1068 32.5%
2021 29.24 711th 1008 29.5%
2022 28.87 798th 1100 27.5%
2023 33.56 727th 1094 33.5%
2024 60.02 397th 1093 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 571st 999 42.8%
2019 48.97 557th 1075 48.2%
2021 35.42 635th 1025 38.0%
2022 29.54 797th 1113 28.4%
2023 38.72 661st 1099 39.9%
2024 43.05 608th 1099 44.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.70 176th 201 12.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.01 365th 540 32.4%
2019 40.21 431st 697 38.2%
2021 39.79 275th 501 45.1%
2022 25.79 561st 694 19.2%
2023 22.30 541st 633 14.5%
2024 30.78 468th 651 28.1%
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Rank History for White students at Gregory Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.77 387th 833 53.5%
2019 60.04 412th 1027 59.9%
2021 54.85 406th 943 56.9%
2022 49.14 517th 1031 49.9%
2023 74.42 255th 1011 74.8%
2024 80.33 174th 1009 82.8%
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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 Gregory Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 491 15 21 18 11 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 474 14 26 21 20 n/a n/a 0 555
1990 413 27 7 18 13 n/a n/a 0 478
1991 372 24 10 15 10 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 342 15 17 19 8 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 319 19 29 37 10 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 322 20 30 29 10 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 293 35 32 31 8 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 293 35 32 31 8 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 296 31 32 52 13 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 318 26 38 42 7 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 351 31 37 41 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 335 36 34 38 4 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 340 39 28 44 5 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 275 30 32 54 10 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 275 30 32 54 10 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 255 38 29 72 9 n/a n/a 0 403
2005 278 32 45 78 9 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 313 54 56 110 14 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 309 59 53 114 7 n/a n/a 1 543
2008 298 49 52 120 11 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 315 62 61 110 9 n/a n/a 2 559
2010 298 43 54 100 8 n/a n/a 43 546
2011 301 26 35 166 8 6 62 0 604
2012 257 30 40 169 5 13 58 0 572
2013 264 34 39 179 6 15 54 0 591
2014 261 39 48 214 2 20 66 0 650
2015 283 41 53 191 17 28 56 0 669
2016 268 43 55 237 3 26 37 0 669
2017 284 45 61 240 5 24 39 0 698
2018 272 50 63 218 5 17 31 0 656
2019 239 52 55 241 7 17 31 0 642
2020 167 24 29 193 4 8 26 0 451
2021 142 19 25 195 4 10 33 0 428
2022 147 21 18 197 2 13 49 0 447
2023 158 18 23 185 2 9 56 1 452

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 Gregory Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 20.0 27.8 0
1989 555 22.0 25.2 n/a
1990 478 19.3 24.7 0
1991 431 18.0 23.9 n/a
1992 401 16.5 24.3 n/a
1993 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1994 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
1995 399 18.5 21.6 n/a
1996 399 18.5 21.6 n/a
1997 424 19.0 22.3 n/a
1998 431 19.5 22.1 n/a
1999 464 22.5 20.6 n/a
2000 447 23.0 19.4 n/a
2001 456 21.8 20.9 n/a
2002 401 21.5 18.7 28.9
2003 401 21.5 18.7 28.9
2004 403 20.0 20.2 35
2005 442 19.4 22.8 35.5
2006 547 27.0 20.3 42.4
2007 543 n/a n/a 40
2008 530 30.7 17.3 38.5
2009 559 30.7 18.2 39.9
2010 546 29.1 18.7 47.7
2011 604 30.5 19.7 42.4
2012 572 30.2 18.9 54.5
2013 591 28.7 20.5 52.6
2014 650 n/a n/a 55.7
2015 669 36.0 18.5 47.1
2016 669 37.0 18.0 56.2
2017 698 35.5 19.6 55.4
2018 656 34.7 18.8 52.4
2019 642 30.6 20.9 52.2
2020 451 25.9 17.4 49.9
2021 428 24.8 17.2 47.9
2022 447 22.7 19.6 49
2023 452 25.3 17.8 49.6

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 Gregory Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 20.0 27.8 0
1989 555 22.0 25.2 n/a
1990 478 19.3 24.7 0
1991 431 18.0 23.9 n/a
1992 401 16.5 24.3 n/a
1993 414 18.0 23.0 n/a
1994 411 18.0 22.8 n/a
1995 399 18.5 21.6 n/a
1996 399 18.5 21.6 n/a
1997 424 19.0 22.3 n/a
1998 431 19.5 22.1 n/a
1999 464 22.5 20.6 n/a
2000 447 23.0 19.4 n/a
2001 456 21.8 20.9 n/a
2002 401 21.5 18.7 28.9
2003 401 21.5 18.7 28.9
2004 403 20.0 20.2 35
2005 442 19.4 22.8 35.5
2006 547 27.0 20.3 42.4
2007 543 n/a n/a 40
2008 530 30.7 17.3 38.5
2009 559 30.7 18.2 39.9
2010 546 29.1 18.7 47.7
2011 604 30.5 19.7 42.4
2012 572 30.2 18.9 54.5
2013 591 28.7 20.5 52.6
2014 650 n/a n/a 55.7
2015 669 36.0 18.5 47.1
2016 669 37.0 18.0 56.2
2017 698 35.5 19.6 55.4
2018 656 34.7 18.8 52.4
2019 642 30.6 20.9 52.2
2020 451 25.9 17.4 49.9
2021 428 24.8 17.2 47.9
2022 447 22.7 19.6 49
2023 452 25.3 17.8 49.6

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

Gregory Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.4%0.0%0.0%4.3%96.8%97.8%96.8%95.7%96.8%97.8%
201794.1%0.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%
201883.5%0.0%0.0%2.2%3.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%97.8%97.8%
201988.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%94.2%97.1%95.2%92.3%92.3%97.1%
202091.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.2%96.3%95.1%98.8%97.6%95.1%97.6%97.6%97.6%95.1%
202190.3%1.6%0.0%1.6%1.6%90.3%90.3%91.9%90.3%90.3%93.6%93.6%93.6%90.3%
202290.0%1.3%0.0%3.8%2.5%96.3%95.0%97.5%92.5%95.0%96.3%96.3%96.3%95.0%
202385.3%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%86.8%88.2%89.7%88.2%88.2%89.7%89.7%89.7%88.2%
202492.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.7%94.7%96.1%93.4%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Gregory Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201889.8%0.0%2.3%0.0%2.3%97.7%93.2%96.6%97.7%100.0%90.9%
201987.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%98.6%89.9%98.6%95.7%98.6%89.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Gregory Heights Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.8%0.3%0.5%2.1%98.7%98.9%98.1%97.8%98.1%98.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $790 (5.3%) $13,995 (94.7%) $14,785
2020 $431 (3.7%) $11,286 (96.3%) $11,716
2021 $1,024 (5.9%) $16,279 (94.1%) $17,302
2022 $2,672 (13.7%) $16,881 (86.3%) $19,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gregory Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 658th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 753rd of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gregory Heights Elementary)45.239.1
 6.1%
   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 (Gregory Heights Elementary)44.447.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Highline School District)38.732.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gregory Heights Elementary)57.949.4
 8.5%
   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 (Gregory Heights Elementary)51.642.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Highline School District)39.532
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gregory Heights Elementary)61.338.1
 23.2%
   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 (Gregory Heights Elementary)43.526.8
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Highline School District)34.922.8
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Gregory Heights Elementary)44.643.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Highline School District)36.133
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gregory Heights Elementary)56.443.1
 13.4%
   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 (Gregory Heights Elementary)47.241.2
 6%
   All Grades Math (Highline School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Gregory Heights Elementary)44.643.9
 0.7%
   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 Students642452
 29.6%
African American5218
 65.4%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian5523
 58.2%
Hispanic241185
 23.2%
Pacific Islander179
 47.1%
White239158
 33.9%
Two or More Races3156
 80.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%49.6%
 2.6%

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Gregory Heights Elementary ranks 554th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gregory Heights Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 35% White, 12% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Gregory Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sylvester Middle School
High : Highline High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Gregory Heights Elementary.


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