Westhill Elementary

Summary:

Westhill Elementary is a public elementary school in Bothell, Washington, serving 399 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-ranked Northshore School District. While the school's overall academic performance is on par with or slightly below the district average, it stands out for its diverse student population and strong performance in certain areas.

Westhill Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Asian (19.8%) and Hispanic (15.04%) students. The school's English Language Arts performance, particularly in 5th grade, is a strength, with 66.07% of students proficient or better, compared to 53.6% statewide. However, the school's 4th grade math performance lags behind district and state averages. Westhill Elementary ranks highly for its performance with female students, Hispanic students, and special education students, but struggles more with its low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Interestingly, Westhill Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than many of the nearby schools, such as Shelton View Elementary and Moorlands Elementary, which have higher percentages of White students and lower percentages of low-SES students. The school's increased spending per student in recent years, from $12,467 in 2019-2020 to $19,578 in 2021-2022, may be contributing to its improved academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19515 88 Av NE
       Bothell, WA  98011-2137


(425) 408-5500

District: Northshore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,578 Help


Students who attend Westhill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Canyon Park Middle School
High:    Bothell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Asian:
19.8%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westhill Elementary ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westhill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Asian (19.8%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westhill Elementary is 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 20 elementary schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westhill Elementary is $19,578, which is the 8th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Northshore School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westhill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westhill Elementary 285th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Westhill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northshore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northshore School District 10th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westhill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.72 215th 1026 79.0%
2005 82.30 135th 1031 86.9%
2006 77.66 174th 1051 83.4%
2007 74.98 203rd 1069 81.0%
2008 74.30 222nd 1067 79.2%
2009 81.68 135th 1072 87.4%
2010 76.52 202nd 1088 81.4%
2011 73.84 234th 1092 78.6%
2012 80.78 144th 1097 86.9%
2013 83.46 127th 1106 88.5%
2015 84.42 141st 1067 86.8%
2016 75.69 245th 1053 76.7%
2017 65.78 368th 1056 65.2%
2018 71.41 298th 1054 71.7%
2019 76.70 246th 1130 78.2%
2021 76.84 238th 1107 78.5%
2022 84.52 171st 1169 85.4%
2023 75.13 273rd 1169 76.6%
2024 73.19 285th 1168 75.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.61 78th 212 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 140th 637 78.0%
2019 78.15 64th 566 88.7%
2022 37.70 283rd 478 40.8%
2023 77.82 39th 308 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.27 641st 835 23.2%
2019 57.23 408th 979 58.3%
2022 29.94 783rd 1019 23.2%
2023 37.77 648th 1013 36.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 239th 1004 76.2%
2019 80.07 187th 1068 82.5%
2021 81.75 161st 1008 84.0%
2022 89.54 98th 1100 91.1%
2023 74.94 246th 1094 77.5%
2024 80.22 194th 1093 82.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 317th 999 68.3%
2019 72.57 282nd 1075 73.8%
2021 62.56 348th 1025 66.0%
2022 73.99 275th 1113 75.3%
2023 69.22 310th 1099 71.8%
2024 65.08 359th 1099 67.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.82 97th 201 51.7%
2021 54.93 69th 131 47.3%
2022 71.50 61st 187 67.4%
2023 66.28 59th 170 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.19 259th 540 52.0%
2019 60.84 236th 697 66.1%
2021 75.00 62nd 501 87.6%
2022 82.06 72nd 694 89.6%
2023 69.50 135th 633 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Westhill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.21 190th 833 77.2%
2019 72.53 276th 1027 73.1%
2021 71.98 249th 943 73.6%
2022 79.01 198th 1031 80.8%
2023 71.94 275th 1011 72.8%
2024 71.31 274th 1009 72.8%
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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 Westhill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 8 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 475 8 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 475 8 22 6 4 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 391 9 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 358 10 24 14 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 354 8 18 15 2 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 376 6 21 18 9 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 312 6 18 19 10 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 312 6 18 19 10 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 343 13 15 33 9 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 312 6 18 19 10 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 345 14 19 40 6 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 340 17 22 24 6 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 327 22 34 31 9 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 320 22 42 62 8 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 320 22 42 62 8 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 336 19 42 60 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 337 18 41 62 6 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 335 17 45 70 7 n/a n/a 14 488
2007 327 15 43 70 11 n/a n/a 19 485
2008 308 19 46 67 7 n/a n/a 26 473
2009 293 13 39 52 7 n/a n/a 42 446
2010 274 15 46 71 4 n/a n/a 27 437
2011 265 16 48 63 4 2 40 0 438
2012 275 20 42 62 4 2 38 0 443
2013 280 15 41 62 1 4 51 0 454
2014 308 18 46 70 0 4 65 0 511
2015 314 21 48 62 0 3 68 0 516
2016 300 17 45 62 0 2 69 0 495
2017 304 13 60 58 0 1 59 0 495
2018 276 8 61 65 1 1 51 0 463
2019 284 7 79 64 2 1 43 0 480
2020 278 6 77 66 0 2 42 0 471
2021 245 8 80 64 0 0 42 0 439
2022 216 10 83 60 1 0 39 1 410
2023 211 13 79 60 2 0 33 1 399

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 Westhill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 25.0 19.4 0
1989 509 20.0 25.4 n/a
1990 515 23.2 22.1 0
1991 434 20.6 21.0 n/a
1992 409 21.0 19.4 n/a
1993 397 20.9 19.0 n/a
1994 430 20.9 20.6 n/a
1995 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
1996 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
1997 413 21.5 19.2 n/a
1998 365 23.7 15.4 n/a
1999 424 23.5 18.0 n/a
2000 409 22.4 18.3 n/a
2001 423 20.2 20.9 n/a
2002 454 24.4 18.6 19.4
2003 454 24.4 18.6 19.4
2004 461 26.0 17.7 18.2
2005 464 25.8 18.0 18.8
2006 488 26.7 18.3 19.4
2007 485 28.3 17.1 21
2008 473 26.0 18.2 26.2
2009 446 26.0 17.2 22
2010 437 21.9 19.8 22.2
2011 438 23.1 18.9 19.9
2012 443 22.1 20.0 22.3
2013 454 24.7 18.3 21.4
2014 511 n/a n/a 22.1
2015 516 32.0 16.1 21.7
2016 495 29.0 17.0 22.4
2017 495 29.9 16.5 19.4
2018 463 29.0 15.9 16.6
2019 480 29.2 16.4 13.5
2020 471 31.8 14.8 12.7
2021 439 29.7 14.7 10
2022 410 31.1 13.1 15.9
2023 399 31.1 12.8 17.5

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 Westhill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 25.0 19.4 0
1989 509 20.0 25.4 n/a
1990 515 23.2 22.1 0
1991 434 20.6 21.0 n/a
1992 409 21.0 19.4 n/a
1993 397 20.9 19.0 n/a
1994 430 20.9 20.6 n/a
1995 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
1996 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
1997 413 21.5 19.2 n/a
1998 365 23.7 15.4 n/a
1999 424 23.5 18.0 n/a
2000 409 22.4 18.3 n/a
2001 423 20.2 20.9 n/a
2002 454 24.4 18.6 19.4
2003 454 24.4 18.6 19.4
2004 461 26.0 17.7 18.2
2005 464 25.8 18.0 18.8
2006 488 26.7 18.3 19.4
2007 485 28.3 17.1 21
2008 473 26.0 18.2 26.2
2009 446 26.0 17.2 22
2010 437 21.9 19.8 22.2
2011 438 23.1 18.9 19.9
2012 443 22.1 20.0 22.3
2013 454 24.7 18.3 21.4
2014 511 n/a n/a 22.1
2015 516 32.0 16.1 21.7
2016 495 29.0 17.0 22.4
2017 495 29.9 16.5 19.4
2018 463 29.0 15.9 16.6
2019 480 29.2 16.4 13.5
2020 471 31.8 14.8 12.7
2021 439 29.7 14.7 10
2022 410 31.1 13.1 15.9
2023 399 31.1 12.8 17.5

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

Westhill Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.8%0.0%5.3%0.0%92.1%94.7%92.1%89.5%94.7%94.7%
201788.9%2.2%0.0%0.0%4.4%95.6%95.6%91.1%93.3%95.6%95.6%
201889.6%0.0%0.0%1.3%2.6%92.2%96.1%93.5%93.5%94.8%96.1%
201992.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.3%95.0%93.8%93.8%92.5%93.8%93.8%
202089.2%1.2%1.2%0.0%6.0%92.8%92.8%91.6%90.4%92.8%97.6%97.6%97.6%92.8%
202197.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%97.2%98.6%98.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.6%
202293.9%0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%95.5%95.5%97.0%93.9%95.5%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.5%
202391.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%91.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%95.1%95.1%95.1%91.8%
202490.9%2.6%0.0%0.0%3.9%90.9%92.2%94.8%93.5%92.2%93.5%93.5%93.5%92.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Westhill Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.3%0.4%0.6%3.2%97.3%97.3%97.5%96.6%97.5%97.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $211 (1.5%) $14,183 (98.5%) $14,394
2020 $174 (1.4%) $12,293 (98.6%) $12,467
2021 $353 (2.0%) $16,986 (98.0%) $17,338
2022 $440 (2.2%) $19,138 (97.8%) $19,578

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westhill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westhill Elementary)82.648.5
 34.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)74.970.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Westhill Elementary)76.849.3
 27.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Northshore School District)75.973.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westhill Elementary)82.371.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)76.974.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Westhill Elementary)7562
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Northshore School District)74.373.2
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westhill Elementary)63.977.8
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)76.675.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Westhill Elementary)54.257.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Northshore School District)67.564.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Westhill Elementary)56.980
 23.1%
   5th Grade Science (Northshore School District)72.775.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westhill Elementary)75.965.8
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northshore School District)77.773.5
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Westhill Elementary)68.355.9
 12.4%
   All Grades Math (Northshore School District)69.463.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Westhill Elementary)56.980
 23.1%
   All Grades Science (Northshore School District)68.867.8
 0.9%
   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 Students480399
 16.9%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian22
Asian7979
Hispanic6460
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White284211
 25.7%
Two or More Races4333
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.5%17.5%
 4%


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Westhill Elementary ranks 285th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Westhill Elementary are 53% White, 20% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Westhill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Canyon Park Middle School
High : Bothell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Westhill Elementary.


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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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