D
Needs Improvement
49/100

South Shore PK-8 School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 4800 S Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98118
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Washington
Growth
C
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
570
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 proficiency48% (−11 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 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
White70%90%reading +2 pts, math +33 pts94th percentile (list)
Black32%27%reading -8 pts, math +2 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +3 pts, math +4 pts51st percentile (list)
Asian67%72%reading -6 pts, math +3 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%45%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading -6 pts, math +5 pts39th 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 4800 S Henderson St
City Seattle
ZIP Code 98118
District 5307710
NCES School ID 530771002933
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98118

Understanding the community around South Shore PK-8 School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $106,930
Per Capita Income $55,109
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%
High School or Higher 88.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $726,800
Median Rent $1,796
Owner-Occupied 57.8%
Renter-Occupied 42.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Shore PK-8 School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 46.7%
White 17.9%
Asian 14.9%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 9.3%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 570
Teachers (FTE) 45.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Shore PK-8 School?
South Shore PK-8 School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 South Shore PK-8 School?
South Shore PK-8 School has 570 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does South Shore PK-8 School serve?
South Shore PK-8 School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Shore PK-8 School receive per student?
South Shore PK-8 School receives $25,927 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Shore PK-8 School in 98118 ▼
Avg Home Value
$734,729
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,007
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
42.2%

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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