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Des Moines Elementary School vs. Woodmont K-8 School

Should you attend Des Moines Elementary School or Woodmont K-8 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.
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School Overview

School
Des Moines Elementary School
22001 9th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Woodmont K-8 School
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Des Moines 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodmont K-8 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
507 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Des Moines Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Woodmont K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Des Moines Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Woodmont K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Des Moines Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Woodmont K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Des Moines Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highline School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Woodmont K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Federal Way School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1344 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1448 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Des Moines Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Woodmont K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Des Moines Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodmont K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Federal Way School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Des Moines Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highline School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodmont K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Federal Way School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Des Moines Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Woodmont K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
72
50
Grade 1 Students
76
54
Grade 2 Students
84
50
Grade 3 Students
60
55
Grade 4 Students
85
66
Grade 5 Students
75
60
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
12%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Des Moines Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highline School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Woodmont K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Federal Way School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.80
0.80
This chart showcases the diversity score of Des Moines Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Woodmont K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Federal Way School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Des Moines Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Woodmont K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Federal Way School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Des Moines Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highline School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Woodmont K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Federal Way School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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