Summary:
Briarcrest Elementary is a public K-5 school in Shoreline, Washington, serving 462 students. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.71%), Math (63.18%), and Science (67.57%) - significantly higher than the state averages. Briarcrest's diverse student population includes 45.45% White, 22.73% Hispanic, and 12.99% Asian students, and the school has seen an increase in students from lower-income families, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 37.88%.
Briarcrest's academic excellence extends across student subgroups, with the school's White and Hispanic students ranking in the top 25% and top 40% of Washington elementary schools, respectively, and its English Language Learner and Special Education students performing in the top 15% and top 3%, respectively. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of diverse learners and providing targeted support. The school's increased per-student spending, from $11,736 in 2019-2020 to $18,723 in 2021-2022, and relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.2, indicate a commitment to investing in resources and staffing to support student success.
When compared to nearby schools, Briarcrest's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above other high-performing schools in the Shoreline School District, such as Lake Forest Park Elementary and Parkwood Elementary. However, Meridian Park Elementary, a magnet school in the district, consistently outperforms Briarcrest and other nearby schools. Comparisons to schools outside the district, such as Hazel Wolf K-8 in Seattle School District and Arrowhead Elementary in Northshore School District, suggest that Briarcrest's academic performance is strong, but there are other high-performing schools in the region that may also be worth considering.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Shoreline School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,723
Students who attend Briarcrest Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 467
Racial breakdown:
White:
45.2%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Asian:
12.2%
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African American:
10.7%
Two or more races:
9.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%
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