Melvin G Syre Elementary

Summary:

Melvin G Syre Elementary is a public K-5 school in Shoreline, Washington, serving a diverse student population of 472. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Shoreline School District and across Washington.

Melvin G Syre's academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores, with 74.35% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly impressive in 3rd grade English Language Arts, where 79.73% of students are proficient or better, far exceeding the statewide average of 48.89%. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-white students (38.19%) compared to nearby schools like Parkwood Elementary (61.58% white) and Ridgecrest Elementary (58.76% white), is a positive indicator of inclusivity and equity.

While Melvin G Syre's overall performance is excellent, the school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is in the top 40%, suggesting that there may be room for improvement in supporting this population. Nonetheless, the school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student body, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (15.89%) make it a standout in the Shoreline School District and the state of Washington.


Detail:

Public K-5

 19545 12th Avenue N.W.
       Shoreline, WA  98177-2699


(206) 393-4165

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,010 Help


Students who attend Melvin G Syre Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Albert Einstein Middle School
High:    Shorewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Two or more races:
15.9%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melvin G Syre Elementary ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), two or more races (15.9%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melvin G Syre Elementary is 17.3. 9 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melvin G Syre Elementary is $19,010. 5 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melvin G Syre Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melvin G Syre Elementary 142nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Melvin G Syre Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melvin G Syre Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.91 14th 1026 98.6%
2005 92.32 35th 1031 96.6%
2006 88.91 70th 1051 93.3%
2007 83.51 120th 1069 88.8%
2008 84.87 104th 1067 90.3%
2009 82.33 128th 1072 88.1%
2010 83.09 123rd 1088 88.7%
2011 80.92 142nd 1092 87.0%
2012 84.57 106th 1097 90.3%
2013 88.68 69th 1106 93.8%
2015 93.34 47th 1067 95.6%
2016 91.82 60th 1053 94.3%
2017 89.68 89th 1056 91.6%
2018 90.24 85th 1054 91.9%
2019 88.99 104th 1130 90.8%
2021 88.27 125th 1107 88.7%
2022 85.33 163rd 1169 86.1%
2023 86.98 143rd 1169 87.8%
2024 86.88 142nd 1168 87.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 33rd 212 84.4%
2019 75.61 51st 303 83.2%
2022 71.16 73rd 252 71.0%
2023 80.18 26th 194 86.6%
2024 75.37 30th 188 84.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.17 75th 637 88.2%
2019 67.33 124th 566 78.1%
2021 87.79 15th 158 90.5%
2022 75.37 70th 478 85.4%
2023 66.08 76th 308 75.3%
2024 68.61 72nd 339 78.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.44 177th 835 78.8%
2019 46.94 545th 979 44.3%
2021 84.80 55th 854 93.6%
2022 69.30 211th 1019 79.3%
2023 62.97 312th 1013 69.2%
2024 58.69 390th 1024 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.28 48th 1004 95.2%
2019 90.44 66th 1068 93.8%
2021 89.93 87th 1008 91.4%
2022 87.33 122nd 1100 88.9%
2023 89.85 93rd 1094 91.5%
2024 86.87 128th 1093 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.53 102nd 999 89.8%
2019 86.90 122nd 1075 88.7%
2021 84.36 151st 1025 85.3%
2022 81.99 186th 1113 83.3%
2023 82.97 170th 1099 84.5%
2024 84.28 148th 1099 86.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.98 233rd 697 66.6%
2021 90.97 19th 501 96.2%
2022 78.50 89th 694 87.2%
2023 92.27 19th 633 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Melvin G Syre Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.11 58th 833 93.0%
2019 89.09 57th 1027 94.4%
2021 87.72 90th 943 90.5%
2022 85.62 109th 1031 89.4%
2023 88.61 79th 1011 92.2%
2024 87.81 82nd 1009 91.9%
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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 Melvin G Syre Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 8 37 4 4 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 491 10 45 9 4 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 486 7 44 11 7 n/a n/a 0 555
1991 459 5 54 11 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 467 9 44 7 5 n/a n/a 0 532
1993 451 4 45 5 11 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 461 12 36 7 11 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 464 8 40 5 10 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 464 8 40 5 10 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 463 13 38 7 7 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 450 11 47 11 9 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 455 12 47 9 6 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 428 14 52 9 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2001 425 12 59 15 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2002 416 11 70 7 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 416 11 70 7 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 381 13 67 7 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 401 14 72 7 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 372 17 77 12 2 n/a n/a 5 485
2007 374 12 69 11 1 n/a n/a 10 477
2008 369 15 61 13 4 n/a n/a 21 483
2009 348 14 54 15 4 n/a n/a 28 463
2010 345 13 50 11 5 n/a n/a 32 456
2011 335 13 46 40 3 2 43 0 482
2012 350 12 46 51 5 0 46 0 510
2013 352 18 44 46 4 0 55 0 519
2014 381 9 33 47 3 0 53 0 526
2015 378 15 34 45 3 0 56 0 531
2016 366 17 28 55 3 0 68 0 537
2017 348 16 29 56 1 0 70 0 520
2018 350 15 39 57 0 1 78 0 540
2019 332 21 36 46 0 0 79 0 514
2020 309 18 37 50 2 0 68 0 484
2021 282 24 47 36 1 0 52 0 442
2022 261 22 34 48 0 0 62 0 427
2023 287 20 35 54 0 1 75 0 472

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 Melvin G Syre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 20.0 25.4 0
1989 559 21.0 26.6 n/a
1990 555 25.0 22.2 0
1991 532 24.5 21.7 n/a
1992 532 26.9 19.7 n/a
1993 516 24.5 21.1 n/a
1994 527 23.5 22.4 n/a
1995 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1996 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1997 528 24.1 21.9 n/a
1998 528 24.9 21.2 n/a
1999 529 24.6 21.5 n/a
2000 505 27.7 18.2 n/a
2001 513 25.7 20.0 n/a
2002 506 26.2 19.3 6.7
2003 506 26.2 19.3 6.7
2004 469 26.0 18.0 7
2005 495 25.6 19.3 8.5
2006 485 27.1 17.9 11
2007 477 22.8 20.9 10.3
2008 483 26.2 18.4 11.5
2009 463 26.2 17.7 12
2010 456 23.8 19.1 13
2011 482 22.9 21.0 15.4
2012 510 25.1 20.2 14.1
2013 519 25.5 20.3 16
2014 526 n/a n/a 13.3
2015 531 30.0 17.7 13.2
2016 537 27.0 19.8 16
2017 520 27.0 19.2 14.4
2018 540 28.2 19.1 13.9
2019 514 27.1 18.9 15.2
2020 484 29.4 16.4 15.5
2021 442 27.9 15.7 13.3
2022 427 27.7 15.4 14.5
2023 472 27.2 17.3 15.9

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 Melvin G Syre Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 20.0 25.4 0
1989 559 21.0 26.6 n/a
1990 555 25.0 22.2 0
1991 532 24.5 21.7 n/a
1992 532 26.9 19.7 n/a
1993 516 24.5 21.1 n/a
1994 527 23.5 22.4 n/a
1995 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1996 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1997 528 24.1 21.9 n/a
1998 528 24.9 21.2 n/a
1999 529 24.6 21.5 n/a
2000 505 27.7 18.2 n/a
2001 513 25.7 20.0 n/a
2002 506 26.2 19.3 6.7
2003 506 26.2 19.3 6.7
2004 469 26.0 18.0 7
2005 495 25.6 19.3 8.5
2006 485 27.1 17.9 11
2007 477 22.8 20.9 10.3
2008 483 26.2 18.4 11.5
2009 463 26.2 17.7 12
2010 456 23.8 19.1 13
2011 482 22.9 21.0 15.4
2012 510 25.1 20.2 14.1
2013 519 25.5 20.3 16
2014 526 n/a n/a 13.3
2015 531 30.0 17.7 13.2
2016 537 27.0 19.8 16
2017 520 27.0 19.2 14.4
2018 540 28.2 19.1 13.9
2019 514 27.1 18.9 15.2
2020 484 29.4 16.4 15.5
2021 442 27.9 15.7 13.3
2022 427 27.7 15.4 14.5
2023 472 27.2 17.3 15.9

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.3%92.8%88.4%91.3%92.8%92.8%
201795.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%98.6%97.1%98.6%97.1%98.6%97.1%
201891.3%0.0%1.5%1.5%5.8%92.8%92.8%94.2%94.2%95.7%92.8%
201989.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.9%91.3%91.3%93.5%91.3%93.5%91.3%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202292.9%0.0%2.4%0.0%4.8%92.9%95.2%92.9%92.9%95.2%97.6%97.6%97.6%95.2%
202395.3%0.0%0.0%3.1%0.0%96.9%96.9%98.4%98.4%96.9%98.4%98.4%98.4%96.9%
202493.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%94.9%96.6%96.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201996.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.8%0.0%0.6%5.6%96.0%96.1%96.0%96.0%97.1%96.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melvin G Syre Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (1.0%) $14,485 (99.0%) $14,630
2020 $100 (0.8%) $12,590 (99.2%) $12,690
2021 $631 (3.5%) $17,426 (96.5%) $18,057
2022 $798 (4.2%) $18,212 (95.8%) $19,010

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melvin G Syre Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melvin G Syre Elementary)80.367.6
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Melvin G Syre Elementary)77.373.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melvin G Syre Elementary)83.366.7
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Melvin G Syre Elementary)7567.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melvin G Syre Elementary)76.382.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Melvin G Syre Elementary)71.667.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Melvin G Syre Elementary)7071.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Melvin G Syre Elementary)81.572.2
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Melvin G Syre Elementary)73.769.1
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Melvin G Syre Elementary)7071.1
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 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 Students514472
 8.2%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian3635
 2.8%
Hispanic4654
 17.4%
Pacific Islander01
White332287
 13.6%
Two or More Races7975
 5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%15.9%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Melvin G Syre Elementary.

Students at Melvin G Syre Elementary are 61% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% African American.

Students who attend Melvin G Syre Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albert Einstein Middle School
High : Shorewood High School

Melvin G Syre Elementary ranks 142nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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