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Seattle School District No. 1


At a glance
45thof 247 Washington districts▲ 3
Better than 81% of Washington districts
2445 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134-1165
·(206) 252-0010·All Washington district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 81.8% of districts
108
Schools
50,773
Students
30
5-star schools
Top rankedMcDonald International School16th of 1,160 Washington elementary schools
Biggest riser
Sacajawea Elementary School up 287 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Interagency Programs 6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
11 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

Seattle School District No. 1 serves a diverse student population across 107 schools, including 73 elementary, 12 middle, 19 high, and 3 alternative schools, with overall academic performance that consistently exceeds Washington state averages in graduation rates and test scores.

The district features standout schools like Cascadia Elementary and Lincoln High School, which achieve top state rankings and exceptional proficiency rates, alongside high-performing middle schools such as Eckstein Middle School and Hamilton International Middle School. In contrast, schools like Rainier Beach High School and Concord International School face significant academic challenges, despite often receiving the highest per-student spending in the district to support their student populations.

Notable exceptions to typical performance patterns include Thurgood Marshall Elementary, which excels academically despite a higher rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and alternative models like Nova High School that achieve strong results. The data shows a wide range of outcomes within the district, with a strong middle school tier and varied success among K-8 and alternative programs, highlighting both areas of excellence and targeted investment in schools with greater needs.

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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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