Robertson Elementary School vs. Bess Herian Elementary School
Should you attend Robertson Elementary School or Bess Herian Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Robertson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Bess Herian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robertson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bess Herian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
473 students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1583 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
24
Grade 1 Students
69
18
Grade 2 Students
82
20
Grade 3 Students
84
21
Grade 4 Students
82
20
Grade 5 Students
81
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
17%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
79%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
17%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
26%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%