Emerson K-12

Summary:

Emerson K-12 is an alternative public school in Kirkland, Washington, serving 65 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This small school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across subjects and grade levels, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts and mathematics. Emerson K-12 also stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-white students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Emerson K-12 shines. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.57% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state average of 52.63%. The school's 8th-grade students also performed exceptionally well, with 88.89% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Lake Washington School District's 77.27% and the state's 49.78%. In mathematics, Emerson K-12 had 70% of students proficient or better across all grades, higher than the state average of 41.68%. The school's science proficiency rates were also impressive, with 71.43% of students proficient or better across all grades, compared to the state's 49.73%.

Emerson K-12's diverse student population is another notable feature. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 63.08% white students, 6.15% Hispanic students, 9.23% Asian students, and 7.69% Native American students. This diversity is more pronounced than the nearby Contractual Schools, which had a higher percentage of white students (66.67%) and lower percentages of other racial groups. Additionally, Emerson K-12 has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.85%) compared to the Contractual Schools (25%), and the school spends significantly more per student ($23,730) than the Contractual Schools ($7,388).


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 10903 NE 53rd Street
       Kirkland, WA  98033-7508


(425) 936-2311

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 535 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,730 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Two or more races:
13.8%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details Emerson K-12 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Emerson K-12 ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), two or more races (13.8%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson K-12 is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson K-12 is $23,730.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emerson K-12 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Emerson K-12 11th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Emerson K-12 in the ranking list.)

Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.38 1024th 1026 0.2%
2005 8.98 982nd 1031 4.8%
2006 16.54 946th 1051 10.0%
2007 19.10 932nd 1069 12.8%
2008 40.71 669th 1067 37.3%
2009 6.10 1043rd 1072 2.7%
2010 31.88 808th 1088 25.7%
2011 18.82 961st 1092 12.0%
2012 50.32 582nd 1097 46.9%
2015 8.49 1014th 1067 5.0%
2017 20.35 872nd 1056 17.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Emerson K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.25 287th 421 31.8%
2005 13.68 387th 425 8.9%
2006 39.21 292nd 449 35.0%
2007 33.77 330th 463 28.7%
2008 34.92 313th 466 32.8%
2009 21.14 404th 476 15.1%
2010 48.78 254th 483 47.4%
2011 31.65 364th 492 26.0%
2012 26.21 393rd 497 20.9%
2013 45.74 279th 498 44.0%
2015 14.30 389th 445 12.6%
2016 33.47 301st 443 32.1%
2019 70.86 126th 512 75.4%
2022 75.40 116th 541 78.6%
2024 97.56 11th 535 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Emerson K-12

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.32 286th 390 26.7%
2006 63.61 151st 395 61.8%
2007 62.53 159th 399 60.2%
2010 49.92 238th 423 43.7%
2011 29.81 321st 440 27.0%
2012 58.79 178th 450 60.4%
2019 77.23 78th 417 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Emerson K-12

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 168 0 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 208 1 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 232 2 11 8 5 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 232 2 11 8 5 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 218 2 10 7 5 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 213 1 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 237 7 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2007 183 3 16 2 0 n/a n/a 3 207
2008 179 2 13 6 0 n/a n/a 4 204
2009 232 2 10 5 0 n/a n/a 12 261
2010 207 1 12 4 1 n/a n/a 9 234
2011 157 1 6 4 1 3 4 0 176
2012 121 2 1 3 2 4 10 0 143
2013 124 1 2 3 1 0 12 0 143
2014 119 1 4 3 0 0 18 0 145
2015 96 1 6 7 0 0 11 0 121
2016 72 0 3 8 0 0 9 0 92
2017 81 0 6 7 0 0 9 0 103
2018 45 0 5 5 0 0 5 0 60
2019 54 0 5 4 1 1 9 0 74
2020 51 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 61
2021 41 0 0 2 2 0 5 0 50
2022 47 0 5 3 2 0 8 0 65
2023 41 0 6 4 5 0 9 0 65

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 Emerson K-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 186 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 232 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 258 4.0 64.5 n/a
2003 258 4.0 64.5 n/a
2004 242 3.0 80.7 n/a
2005 238 3.4 70.0 0
2006 267 3.9 68.5 0
2007 207 3.4 60.9 0
2008 204 3.8 53.7 0
2009 261 3.8 68.7 n/a
2010 234 4.8 48.7 n/a
2011 176 7.3 24.1 5.7
2012 143 6.5 22.0 9.8
2013 143 4.7 30.1 3.5
2014 145 n/a n/a 6.9
2015 121 4.0 30.2 9.1
2016 92 4.0 23.0 7.6
2017 103 4.1 24.8 9.7
2018 60 3.7 15.9 13.3
2019 74 4.3 17.1 10.8
2020 61 4.4 13.8 4.9
2021 50 4.3 11.5 6
2022 65 4.2 15.1 15.4
2023 65 4.3 15.1 13.8

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 Emerson K-12

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 186 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 232 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 258 4.0 64.5 n/a
2003 258 4.0 64.5 n/a
2004 242 3.0 80.7 n/a
2005 238 3.4 70.0 0
2006 267 3.9 68.5 0
2007 207 3.4 60.9 0
2008 204 3.8 53.7 0
2009 261 3.8 68.7 n/a
2010 234 4.8 48.7 n/a
2011 176 7.3 24.1 5.7
2012 143 6.5 22.0 9.8
2013 143 4.7 30.1 3.5
2014 145 n/a n/a 6.9
2015 121 4.0 30.2 9.1
2016 92 4.0 23.0 7.6
2017 103 4.1 24.8 9.7
2018 60 3.7 15.9 13.3
2019 74 4.3 17.1 10.8
2020 61 4.4 13.8 4.9
2021 50 4.3 11.5 6
2022 65 4.2 15.1 15.4
2023 65 4.3 15.1 13.8

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

Emerson K-12

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201675.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.5%100.0%87.5%75.0%87.5%100.0%
201775.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%83.3%83.3%75.0%75.0%75.0%83.3%
201875.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%75.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Emerson K-12

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201885.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%14.3%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%
201983.3%0.0%0.0%16.7%0.0%100.0%83.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201973.2%3.7%1.2%20.7%81.7%81.7%80.5%78.1%79.3%79.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson K-12

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,293 (7.9%) $15,078 (92.1%) $16,371
2020 n/a $14,306 (100.0%) $14,306
2021 $331 (1.3%) $25,240 (98.7%) $25,571
2022 $508 (2.1%) $23,221 (97.9%) $23,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson K-12

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 541 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson K-12)9060
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)83.281.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.652.3
 7.3%
8th Grade Math (Emerson K-12)44.440
 4.4%
   8th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)77.871.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.3
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Emerson K-12)6075
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Washington School District)8074.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.142.7
 10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emerson K-12)87.277.5
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)84.781.4
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Emerson K-12)52.958.5
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Lake Washington School District)79.274
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Emerson K-12)61.566.7
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Lake Washington School District)81.480.3
 1.1%
   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 Students7465
 12.2%
African American00
American Indian15
 400%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5441
 24.1%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.8%13.8%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson K-12

In the 2022-23 school year, 65 students attended Emerson K-12.

Students at Emerson K-12 are 63% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 8% American Indian, 6% Hispanic.

Yes! Emerson K-12 is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 535 Washington alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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