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Dearborn Park International School

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Dearborn Park International School ranks 286 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Dearborn Park International School is a public elementary school (PK-5) serving about 340 students in Seattle, Washington, and stands out for its remarkable and consistent improvement over the past several years.

The school's most impressive achievement is its strong academic performance with all student groups, particularly excelling in mathematics where 67% of students are proficient, outperforming both the Seattle School District No. 1 and state averages. This success is notable because the school achieves these results while serving a diverse community and with a per-student spending that is efficient compared to some neighbors. For example, nearby schools like Wing Luke Elementary School and Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School have similar student demographics but significantly lower academic rankings, demonstrating that Dearborn Park's "International School" model is effectively supporting its learners.

Dearborn Park has shown one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the area, climbing from a 1-star to a consistent 4-star school. While schools like Rising Star Elementary School have also improved, Dearborn Park's trajectory is notably steady. Its success, alongside other high-performing schools like Maple Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School, highlights how effective school-level practices can lead to excellent outcomes, offering a promising model for the district.

340

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,000

Per pupil spending ?

51.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2820 S Orcas St
Seattle, WA 98108-3066

(206) 252-6930

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Students who attend Dearborn Park International School usually attend:

Middle:	Mercer International Middle School
High:	Franklin High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.2%

African American:

14.1%

Hispanic:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 31 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

286^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 70Elementary Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	286 of 1160	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	357 of 1168	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	329 of 1169	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	52.4	521 of 1169	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	512 of 1107	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.7	885 of 1130	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.3	746 of 1054	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.1	770 of 1056	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.1	692 of 1053	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.8	599 of 1067	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.7	761 of 1106	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.1	795 of 1097	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.1	891 of 1092	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.4	1018 of 1088	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	4.9	1054 of 1072	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	8.1	1023 of 1067	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	20.3	920 of 1069	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	15.4	955 of 1051	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	18.2	890 of 1031	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	12.0	949 of 1026	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	69.4	17 of 71	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	91.9	3 of 66	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	40.9	58 of 108	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.6	30 of 47	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.1	106 of 110	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	38.7	67 of 107	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	52.9	84 of 189	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	82 of 163	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.2	85 of 170	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.7	118 of 187	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	84 of 131	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.7	161 of 201	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.2	113 of 169	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	49 of 303	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	34 of 320	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	36 of 254	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	58.5	49 of 213	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	11 of 32	65.6%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	49 of 248	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.2	66 of 333	80.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	248 of 1092	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	368 of 1093	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	342 of 1094	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.5	611 of 1100	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.3	688 of 1008	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.5	886 of 1068	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.3	701 of 1004	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	67 of 1013	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	82.9	87 of 1024	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	82.3	97 of 1013	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	67.7	223 of 1019	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	379 of 854	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	634 of 979	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.0	626 of 835	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.1	303 of 1098	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	302 of 1099	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	313 of 1099	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	350 of 1113	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.7	298 of 1025	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	30.6	777 of 1075	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	721 of 999	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+18 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)84th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

African American (2024)76th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math67%+24 vs state

Science63%+14 vs state

English Language Arts57%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Friday, June 19, 2020

I represent a Community Based Org (CBO) that teaches an after-school program, We.APP Speak With Purpose (public speaking) at Dearborn International and I have to say the staff is invested. They care for their scholars and ensure their growth through a diverse and culturally responsive curriculum. I am proud to work with them Their scholars are motivated, acknowledged and guided to be global citizens. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 8, 2009

Dearborn Park is an amazing school with a truly committed staff and wonderful diversity. They have great extracurricular programs too! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)							SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dearborn Park International School	Public	PK, KG-5	2820 S Orcas St	Seattle	98108	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-6930	340	24	14.2	51.8%	44 (12.9%)	48 (14.1%)	45 (13.2%)	164 (48.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	34 (10.0%)	73.1	286^th of 1160 public elementary schools	75.3%		67.1	357^th of 1168 public elementary schools	69.4%	71	63.3		63.3	61.5	50.0	59.2				57.0	80.8	64.0	56.0				67.1	90.0	92.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	96.0	96.0	92.0	96.0	96.0	$26,000	$1,559	$24,440
Orca K-8 School	Public	K-8	5215 46 Ave S	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-6900	278	24	11.7	38.8%	101 (36.3%)	76 (27.3%)	43 (15.5%)	25 (9.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	26 (9.4%)	53.9	505^th of 1160 public elementary schools	56.5%		46.9	597^th of 1168 public elementary schools	48.9%	92	58.7	28.6	47.3	64.5	75.0	47.8	26.3	38.5	34.5	49.2	51.6	65.5	39.1	27.8	34.6	20.7	40.8	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	87.9	$21,011	$1,092	$19,918
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 39 Av S	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7210	393	26	15.1	26.2%	194 (49.4%)	52 (13.2%)	56 (14.2%)	28 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (14.2%)	74.2	270^th of 1160 public elementary schools	76.7%		85.9	156^th of 1168 public elementary schools	86.6%	114	54.2		54.2	85.3	69.7	47.5				67.7	82.0	69.7	48.3				67.0	94.0	95.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	$20,939	$714	$20,226
Maple Elementary School	Public	K-5	4925 Corson Av S	Seattle	98108	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-8310	401	31	12.9	50.9%	73 (18.2%)	24 (6.0%)	77 (19.2%)	179 (44.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (10.5%)	84	177^th of 1160 public elementary schools	84.7%		70.4	312^th of 1168 public elementary schools	73.3%	135	72.8		72.8	60.9	73.3	65.4				66.2	73.9	66.7	67.1				69.2	93.3	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	96.7	93.3	95.0	95.0	$23,762	$1,059	$22,703
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6725 45 Ave S	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-6770	289	21	13.5	73.0%	18 (6.2%)	143 (49.5%)	45 (15.6%)	51 (17.6%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (9.0%)	17	1000^th of 1160 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.6	976^th of 1168 public elementary schools	16.4%	24	39.5		39.5	27.3	22.5	32.6				27.6	33.3	17.5	37.2				29.3	69.2	76.9	76.9	76.9	76.9	71.8	92.3	76.9	71.8	71.8	$27,978	$2,247	$25,731
Impact \| Salish Sea Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	3900 Holly Park Dr South	Seattle	98118	King County	Impact \| Salish Sea Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 712-7640	385	25	15.4	66.8%	28 (7.3%)	206 (53.5%)	72 (18.7%)	39 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.4%)	39	699^th of 1160 public elementary schools	39.7%		46.2	607^th of 1168 public elementary schools	48.0%	92	55.6		55.6	33.3	53.2	44.4				42.8	45.6	41.7	33.3				41.7	86.5	89.9	91.0	91.0	91.0	88.8	91.0	91.0	88.8	88.8	$18,603	$801	$17,801
Graham Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5149 S Graham St	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7140	266	22	12.0	47.4%	71 (26.7%)	56 (21.1%)	63 (23.7%)	37 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	33 (12.4%)	44	624^th of 1160 public elementary schools	46.2%		31.4	802^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	31.3%	178	45.2		45.2	41.2	53.1	52.4				49.1	58.8	31.3	41.5				43.9	81.6	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	84.2	$25,715	$1,394	$24,322
John Muir Elementary School	Public	K-5	3301 S Horton St	Seattle	98144	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7400	308	26	11.8	56.5%	76 (24.7%)	126 (40.9%)	51 (16.6%)	19 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	31 (10.1%)	26.2	884^th of 1160 public elementary schools	23.8%		30.3	811^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.6%	73	26.7		26.7	49.0	44.2	34.1				42.9	38.5	40.4	20.0				33.6	77.8	88.9	81.0	81.0	81.0	88.9	95.2	90.5	88.9	88.9	$26,525	$2,221	$24,304
Kimball Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 23 Av S	Seattle	98144	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7280	384	32	12.0	44.5%	97 (25.3%)	93 (24.2%)	74 (19.3%)	63 (16.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	48 (12.5%)	34.5	758^th of 1160 public elementary schools	34.7%		39	693^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	40.7%	65	42.5		42.5	43.6	30.8	52.0				42.6	45.5	37.1	39.2				40.3	80.6	88.1	88.1	88.1	88.1	86.6	94.0	88.1	86.6	86.6	$25,473	$1,693	$23,780
Wing Luke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 S Kenyon St	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7630	334	25	13.5	71.6%	29 (8.7%)	170 (50.9%)	28 (8.4%)	70 (21.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	28 (8.4%)	22.3	941^st of 1160 public elementary schools	18.9%		27.9	854^th of 1168 public elementary schools	26.9%	87	22.9		22.9	47.7	37.5	34.3				40.2	47.7	27.1	11.8				30.2	79.6	87.8	87.8	87.8	87.8	83.7	93.9	85.7	83.7	83.7	$31,771	$4,090	$27,681

Frequently Asked Questions about Dearborn Park International School

How many students attend Dearborn Park International School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Dearborn Park International School.

What district is Dearborn Park International School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

Is Dearborn Park International School a good school?

Dearborn Park International School ranks 286^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Dearborn Park International School attend?

Students who attend Dearborn Park International School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mercer International Middle School
High : Franklin High School

What is the racial makeup of Dearborn Park International School?

Students at Dearborn Park International School are 48% Asian, 14% African American, 13% Hispanic, 13% White, 10% Two or more races.

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