Family Link

Public, Alternative K-12

20120 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA 98070-6026

(206) 463-8686

District: Vashon Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 539 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,779

Student/teacher ratio: 47.7

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

11.6%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Family Link to nearby alternative schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Family Link is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Family Link ranks better than 90.4% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (11.6%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Compare Details (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Family Link is 47.7. (See more...)

Compare Family Link employs 1.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Family Link is $8,779.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Family Link:

SchoolDigger ranks Family Link 52^nd of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Family Link in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Vashon Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vashon Island School District 21^st of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Family Link?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Family Link

Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Family Link

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.66	270^th	1107	75.6%
2022	55.24	482^nd	1169	58.8%

See the entire list of Washington Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Family Link

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.19	283^rd	943	70.0%
2022	46.18	550^th	1031	46.7%

See the entire list of Best Washington Alternative Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Family Link

Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Family Link

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	45.00	272^nd	541	49.7%
2023	89.06	52^nd	539	90.4%

See the entire list of Washington Alternative School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school White students at Family Link

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.16	319^th	488	34.6%

See the entire list of Best Washington Alternative Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Family Link.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Family Link, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Family Link

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	60	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2001	80	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2002	102	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2003	102	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2004	81	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2005	72	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	76
2006	79	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	85
2007	69	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	76
2008	69	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	78
2009	56	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	68
2010	59	2	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	79
2011	75	2	5	4	0	0	3	0	89
2012	73	2	5	4	0	0	1	0	85
2013	58	2	5	4	0	0	1	0	70
2014	52	1	3	3	0	0	2	0	61
2015	37	0	5	2	0	0	9	0	53
2016	34	0	5	2	0	0	5	0	46
2017	39	0	1	0	0	0	6	0	46
2018	41	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	46
2019	47	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	54
2020	53	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	61
2021	83	0	0	6	0	1	8	0	98
2022	79	0	1	4	0	0	6	0	90
2023	72	0	0	4	0	0	10	0	86

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 Family Link

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	61	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	84	1.8	46.7	n/a
2002	103	2.5	41.2	n/a
2003	103	2.5	41.2	n/a
2004	82	2.0	41.0	n/a
2005	76	1.9	40.0	0
2006	85	2.7	31.5	0
2007	76	2.6	29.2	0
2008	78	1.5	52.0	0
2009	68	1.5	45.3	n/a
2010	79	1.4	54.4	n/a
2011	89	1.8	47.3	15.7
2012	85	1.5	56.6	20
2013	70	1.5	45.7	18.6
2014	61	n/a	n/a	18
2015	53	2.0	26.5	35.8
2016	46	2.0	23.0	37
2017	46	1.5	30.0	19.6
2018	46	1.5	30.0	19.6
2019	54	1.5	35.2	14.8
2020	61	1.5	39.8	19.7
2021	98	1.8	54.4	19.4
2022	90	1.8	50.0	21.1
2023	86	1.8	47.7	23.3

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 Family Link

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	61	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	84	1.8	46.7	n/a
2002	103	2.5	41.2	n/a
2003	103	2.5	41.2	n/a
2004	82	2.0	41.0	n/a
2005	76	1.9	40.0	0
2006	85	2.7	31.5	0
2007	76	2.6	29.2	0
2008	78	1.5	52.0	0
2009	68	1.5	45.3	n/a
2010	79	1.4	54.4	n/a
2011	89	1.8	47.3	15.7
2012	85	1.5	56.6	20
2013	70	1.5	45.7	18.6
2014	61	n/a	n/a	18
2015	53	2.0	26.5	35.8
2016	46	2.0	23.0	37
2017	46	1.5	30.0	19.6
2018	46	1.5	30.0	19.6
2019	54	1.5	35.2	14.8
2020	61	1.5	39.8	19.7
2021	98	1.8	54.4	19.4
2022	90	1.8	50.0	21.1
2023	86	1.8	47.7	23.3

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

Family Link

Compare

Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2018	28.6%	0.0%	14.3%	14.3%	28.6%	28.6%	42.9%	28.6%	28.6%	28.6%	42.9%
2019	40.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	40.0%	40.0%	40.0%	40.0%	40.0%	40.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Family Link

Compare

Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2018	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2019	80.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	80.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	80.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Family Link

Compare

Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	49.2%	0.0%	0.0%	27.9%	82.0%	85.3%	75.4%	77.1%	80.3%	85.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Family Link

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$178 (1.5%)	$11,775 (98.5%)	$11,953
2020	n/a	$1,720 (100.0%)	$1,720
2021	$329 (4.8%)	$6,464 (95.2%)	$6,793
2022	$435 (5.0%)	$8,344 (95.0%)	$8,779

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Family Link

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Family Link)	72.2	73.7	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vashon Island School District)	71.1	68.7	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Family Link)	50	52.6	2.6%
All Grades Math (Vashon Island School District)	59.4	59.6	0.2%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Family Link)	60	57.1	2.9%
All Grades Science (Vashon Island School District)	69.6	71.7	2.1%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	54	86	59.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	47	72	53.2%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	23.3%	8.4%

Schools Near Family Link

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2023)				SBAC English Language Arts (2023)								SBAC Math (2023)								% Completely Immunized (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Diphtheria (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% Pertussis (2023)	% Tetanus (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th 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 10th 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 10th 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
Family Link	Public, Alternative	K-12	20120 Vashon Hwy SW	Vashon	98070	King County	Vashon Island School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 463-8686	86	2	47.7	23.3%	72 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.6%)								(n/a)		50.0		57.1					100.0	80.0		73.7					80.0			52.6											$8,779	$435	$8,344
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	15675 Ambaum Blvd SW	Burien	98166	King County	Highline School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(206) 631-3000	367	27	13.7	86.4%	56 (15.3%)	58 (15.8%)	150 (40.9%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	46 (12.5%)								(n/a)	25.9	22.5	16.0	21.7		22.7	32.1	40.0	31.4	46.3	51.6	36.7	18.8	22.7			14.3	14.3	13.3	15.1											$15,184	$5,184	$10,000
Satellite High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18367 8th Ave S	Seattle	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 631-7630	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																															$19,442	$2,685	$16,757
Highline Home School Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	18367 8th Avenue South	Burien	98148	King County	Highline School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 631-7630	10	0		30.0%	6 (60.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)																															$648,383	$1,237	$647,147
Peninsula Alternative Programs	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8402 Skansie Avenue	Gig Harbor	98332	Pierce County	Peninsula School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(253) 530-1700	118	0		32.2%	86 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.6%)	6 (5.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.7%)								(n/a)											77.8	83.3								36.4
Support School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	33330 8th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(253) 945-2000	54	0		59.3%	22 (40.7%)	8 (14.8%)	9 (16.7%)	5 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.4%)	6 (11.1%)								(n/a)																															$8,175	$1,294	$6,881
Internet Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	31455 28th Ave S	Federal Way	98003	King County	Federal Way School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(253) 945-2230	515	28	18.6	64.7%	145 (28.2%)	72 (14.0%)	129 (25.0%)	53 (10.3%)	12 (2.3%)	38 (7.4%)	62 (12.0%)								(n/a)	58.8	35.5		38.1	50.0		52.9	23.5	75.0	56.0	68.5	54.9	33.3		27.8	25.0		18.2	25.5	25.3	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	91.7	75.0	75.0	75.0	$16,983	$5,459	$11,524
Explorer Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1723 Wolves Dr	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(360) 443-3605	265	10	26.5	45.3%	174 (65.7%)	4 (1.5%)	32 (12.1%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	8 (3.0%)	38 (14.3%)								(n/a)	50.0	27.6	48.8	41.9			50.0	50.0	60.0	42.9	72.6	53.4			35.7	25.0	33.3	17.2	21.6	24.0											$13,000	$647	$12,353
Bridges Transition	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7201 Beacon Ave S	Seattle	98108	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(206) 252-0058	127	0		59.8%	50 (39.4%)	20 (15.7%)	17 (13.4%)	29 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.9%)								(n/a)																															$45,398	$1,105	$44,293
Special Services	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 S. 8th Street	Tacoma	98405	Pierce County	Tacoma School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(253) 571-1224	20	0		35.0%	10 (50.0%)	6 (30.0%)	3 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Family Link

What district is Family Link in?

Vashon Island School District

How many students attend Family Link?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Family Link.

What is the racial makeup of Family Link?

Students at Family Link are 84% White, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Family Link a good school?

Yes. Family Link ranks in the top 9.6% of Washington alternative schools.

Rate Family Link!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington Alternative School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Vashon, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Family Link!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 23 milliseconds.