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Louisa Boren Stem K-8 vs. Pathfinder K-8 School

Should you attend Louisa Boren Stem K-8 or Pathfinder 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
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pathfinder K-8 School
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pathfinder K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Louisa Boren Stem K-8 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 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
457 students
448 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pathfinder K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pathfinder K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pathfinder K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1272 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#283 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Louisa Boren Stem K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pathfinder K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
57%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louisa Boren Stem K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Louisa Boren Stem K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pathfinder K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
50
48
Grade 1 Students
51
51
Grade 2 Students
50
52
Grade 3 Students
48
52
Grade 4 Students
52
43
Grade 5 Students
52
55
Grade 6 Students
44
47
Grade 7 Students
45
57
Grade 8 Students
47
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 American Indian at Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 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
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Louisa Boren Stem K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 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
35%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Louisa Boren Stem K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 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 Pathfinder K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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