C
Below Average
50/100

McMicken Heights Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3708 S 168th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Washington
Growth
C
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
498
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.34 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (−3 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%55%reading +7 pts, math -8 pts50th percentile (list)
Black57%47%reading +18 pts, math +15 pts88th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%37%reading +2 pts, math +1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Asian62%52%reading -10 pts, math -21 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +10 pts, math +4 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3708 S 168th St
City SeaTac
ZIP Code 98188
District 5303540
NCES School ID 530354000536
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98188

Understanding the community around McMicken Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,722
Per Capita Income $38,727
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $432,800
Median Rent $1,612
Owner-Occupied 43.9%
Renter-Occupied 56.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for McMicken Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 29.7%
Hispanic/Latino 28.7%
Asian 21.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Pacific Islander 5.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 498
Teachers (FTE) 34.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for McMicken Heights Elementary?
McMicken Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend McMicken Heights Elementary?
McMicken Heights Elementary has 498 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does McMicken Heights Elementary serve?
McMicken Heights Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does McMicken Heights Elementary receive per student?
McMicken Heights Elementary receives $22,200 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around McMicken Heights Elementary in 98188 ▼
Avg Home Value
$592,101
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,927
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
56.1%

Other Schools in 98188

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026