Orca K-8 School, WA
AlternativePublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 8
5215 46 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
How Orca K-8 School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score54
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Orca K-8 School
395Students
100%Low-Income Students
27Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 48% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 12% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 8% | 17% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 8% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 9% | 18% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 12% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Orca K-8 School
43%Math Proficiency
62%Reading Proficiency
52%Average Proficiency
89%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 56% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 54% | 55% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 64% | 53% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 40% | 52% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 60% | 54% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 40% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 25% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 50% | 29% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 27% | 43% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 40% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Orca K-8 School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|