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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98188


Summary:

This analysis covers five public schools in zip code 98188, serving the SeaTac and Tukwila area, which include three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all serving communities with high economic need.

Among these schools, McMicken Heights Elementary stands out as the strongest performer, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science across the zip code. In contrast, Tyee High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 5% of state high schools with very low math proficiency and the highest dropout rate. The middle school, Chinook Middle School, shows a notable drop in 8th-grade math scores, which may contribute to later struggles.

All schools in this area perform below state averages academically, with particularly large gaps in mathematics. While per-student spending is relatively high, it does not consistently correlate with better outcomes. The schools are split between the Highline School District and the Tukwila School District, both of which rank in the bottom quarter statewide. Science is a relative strength at several schools, with McMicken Heights approaching the state average.








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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.

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.




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