Summary:
The 98005 zip code area in Bellevue, Washington is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the highly-ranked Bellevue School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with International School and Cherry Crest Elementary School standing out as exceptional, while other schools like Wilburton Elementary and Woodridge Elementary face challenges.
International School, a public high school serving grades 6-12, is ranked 2nd out of 442 high schools in Washington and has a 5-star rating. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 88.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 83% in Math. Cherry Crest Elementary, ranked 3rd out of 1,169 elementary schools in the state, also has outstanding test scores, with 93.77% proficient or better in ELA and 91.15% in Math. In contrast, Wilburton Elementary and Woodridge Elementary have lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.
The schools in the 98005 zip code serve diverse student populations, as reflected in the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 4.84% at Cherry Crest Elementary to 46.3% at Central Educational Services. The alternative schools, Bellevue Digital Discovery and Career Education Options Reengagement Program, have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high schools, highlighting the need for specialized support for students who may have faced challenges in the traditional setting.
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