Summary:
The 98126 zip code in West Seattle, Washington, is served by six public schools—three elementary, one middle, and two high schools—primarily within the generally well-regarded Seattle School District No. 1, educating around 3,500 students from preschool through 12th grade.
Academic performance varies significantly across these neighboring schools. Fairmount Park Elementary School stands out as a top performer with strong test scores, while Roxhill Elementary School faces considerable academic challenges. The charter Summit Public School: Atlas achieves a notably high graduation rate, contrasting with Chief Sealth International High School, which has a concerning dropout rate and very low math proficiency.
An interesting pattern is that some schools with the highest per-student spending, like West Seattle Elementary School and Roxhill, have lower academic results, whereas Summit Atlas posts strong outcomes with lower spending. Parents should note that middle school performance at David T. Denny International Middle School shows a dip in English proficiency, which may affect preparation for high school, highlighting the importance of examining performance trends at all grade levels.
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