Marvista Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2026)

19800 Marine View Dr Sw
Seattle, WA 98166

( shown in map)

Top 30%

Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 59% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 547 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
: Top 30% in WA
: 51% (Top 30%)
: 59% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Marvista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Marvista Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Marvista Elementary School
Pre-K	3
Kind	93
1	87
2	101
3	68
4	86
5	109

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

547 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School
2023	536
2022	523
2021	533
2020	585
2019	585
2018	634
2017	634
2016	625
2015	640
2014	593
2013	609
2012	579
2011	568
2010	543
2009	505
2008	527
2007	552
2006	550
2005	484
2004	484
2003	463
2002	477
2001	495
2000	491
1999	509
1998	526
1997	511
1996	515
1995	491
1994	506
1993	493
1992	486
1991	455
1990	461
1989	438
1988	370
1987	369

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School
2023	29
2022	30
2021	32
2020	33
2019	33
2018	34
2017	34
2016	34
2015	36
2013	29
2012	28
2011	27
2010	25
2009	25
2008	25
2006	24
2005	19
2004	20
2003	20
2002	23
2001	21
2000	22
1999	23
1998	22
1997	22
1996	20
1995	20
1994	21
1993	20
1992	18
1991	19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Marvista Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Marvista Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

#581 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School
2023	#581
2022	#535
2021	#932
2019	#932
2018	#706
2017	#668
2016	#659
2015	#581
2013	#527
2012	#533
2011	#514

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

51%

41%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	51%	41%	25%
2022	54%	40%	24%
2019	51%	50%	36%
2018	56%	51%	40%
2017	60%	51%	40%
2016	60%	51%	41%
2015	57%	49%	41%
2013	75%	64%	59%
2012	74%	63%	57%
2011	69%	60%	50%
2010	66%	54%	41%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

59%

53%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2022	59%	53%	37%
2019	60%	61%	49%
2018	63%	61%	40%
2017	63%	61%	49%
2016	64%	62%	49%
2015	59%	56%	43%
2013	80%	73%	62%
2012	78%	72%	60%
2011	78%	70%	59%
2010	78%	70%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

45-49%

49%

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

16:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	18:1	16:1	18:1
2022	17:1	16:1	19:1
2021	17:1	16:1	18:1
2020	18:1	17:1	19:1
2019	18:1	17:1	19:1
2018	19:1	19:1	19:1
2017	19:1	18:1	19:1
2016	18:1	19:1	19:1
2015	18:1	18:1	18:1
2013	21:1	19:1	19:1
2012	20:1	20:1	19:1
2011	21:1	19:1	19:1
2010	21:1	19:1	19:1
2009	20:1	19:1	19:1
2008	21:1	19:1	19:1
2006	23:1	19:1	21:1
2005	25:1	19:1	21:1
2004	24:1	19:1	21:1
2003	23:1	19:1	21:1
2002	21:1	19:1	21:1
2001	24:1	20:1	21:1
2000	22:1	20:1	21:1
1999	22:1	21:1	21:1
1998	24:1	20:1	22:1
1997	24:1	20:1	23:1
1996	26:1	21:1	23:1
1995	25:1	20:1	23:1
1994	24:1	20:1	23:1
1993	25:1	21:1	23:1
1992	27:1	21:1	23:1
1991	24:1	21:1	23:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%	1%
2021	2%	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	2%
2013	1%	1%	1%
2012	3%	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	4%	4%	3%
2009	1%	4%	2%
2008	2%	4%	2%
2007	1%	4%	2%
2006	2%	3%	2%
2005	1%	3%	3%
2004	1%	3%	2%
2003	1%	3%	2%
2002	1%	3%	2%
2001	1%	4%	3%
2000	1%	3%	3%
1999	1%	3%	3%
1998	1%	3%	3%
1997	1%	3%	3%
1996	2%	3%	4%
1995	2%	3%	4%
1994	2%	3%	3%
1993	2%	3%	3%
1992	2%	3%	3%
1991	2%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	4%	9%	16%
2022	5%	9%	16%
2021	5%	8%	16%
2020	4%	8%	16%
2019	4%	8%	16%
2018	7%	8%	16%
2017	7%	8%	16%
2016	7%	8%	16%
2015	7%	8%	16%
2014	6%	7%	14%
2013	6%	8%	15%
2012	6%	7%	15%
2011	5%	7%	13%
2010	11%	10%	22%
2009	12%	10%	22%
2008	12%	9%	21%
2007	11%	8%	21%
2006	11%	8%	21%
2005	12%	8%	21%
2004	12%	8%	21%
2003	10%	8%	21%
2002	8%	8%	20%
2001	7%	7%	20%
2000	8%	7%	20%
1999	6%	7%	19%
1998	6%	7%	18%
1997	5%	7%	17%
1996	5%	7%	16%
1995	5%	6%	15%
1994	5%	6%	15%
1993	5%	6%	14%
1992	5%	6%	13%
1991	4%	6%	12%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

22%

26%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	19%	26%	39%
2022	20%	25%	39%
2021	23%	25%	39%
2020	21%	24%	38%
2019	21%	24%	38%
2018	21%	23%	37%
2017	21%	23%	37%
2016	20%	22%	37%
2015	22%	22%	36%
2014	18%	21%	37%
2013	19%	20%	36%
2012	15%	20%	35%
2011	12%	18%	26%
2010	8%	16%	30%
2009	6%	16%	28%
2008	7%	15%	27%
2007	6%	14%	26%
2006	6%	14%	24%
2005	4%	13%	21%
2004	3%	12%	20%
2003	3%	12%	18%
2002	4%	11%	16%
2001	4%	10%	13%
2000	4%	10%	12%
1999	3%	9%	10%
1998	3%	9%	9%
1997	3%	8%	8%
1996	2%	8%	7%
1995	1%	7%	6%
1994	2%	7%	6%
1993	1%	6%	5%
1992	2%	6%	5%
1991	2%	6%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	12%	5%	15%
2022	11%	5%	15%
2021	12%	5%	15%
2020	14%	5%	15%
2019	14%	5%	15%
2018	14%	4%	14%
2017	14%	4%	14%
2016	14%	4%	13%
2015	13%	4%	13%
2014	12%	5%	11%
2013	11%	5%	11%
2012	12%	5%	11%
2011	7%	5%	8%
2010	7%	6%	14%
2009	8%	5%	15%
2008	6%	6%	15%
2007	7%	6%	14%
2006	5%	6%	14%
2005	3%	6%	14%
2004	3%	6%	14%
2003	1%	6%	13%
2002	2%	5%	13%
2001	1%	5%	12%
1999	1%	5%	11%
1998	2%	5%	11%
1997	2%	5%	10%
1996	1%	4%	9%
1995	1%	5%	9%
1994	1%	4%	8%
1993	1%	4%	7%
1992	1%	4%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

46%

48%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	47%	49%	18%
2022	46%	50%	18%
2021	44%	51%	19%
2020	52%	53%	21%
2019	52%	53%	21%
2018	51%	55%	25%
2017	51%	55%	25%
2016	53%	56%	25%
2015	51%	57%	25%
2014	54%	58%	24%
2013	54%	59%	25%
2012	58%	60%	25%
2011	68%	63%	41%
2010	70%	64%	31%
2009	73%	65%	33%
2008	73%	66%	35%
2007	75%	68%	37%
2006	76%	69%	39%
2005	80%	70%	41%
2004	81%	71%	43%
2003	85%	71%	46%
2002	85%	73%	49%
2001	87%	74%	52%
2000	87%	75%	54%
1999	89%	76%	57%
1998	88%	76%	59%
1997	89%	77%	62%
1996	89%	78%	64%
1995	91%	79%	66%
1994	90%	80%	68%
1993	91%	81%	71%
1992	90%	81%	73%
1991	91%	82%	76%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	2%	1%	3%
2022	2%	1%	3%
2021	2%	1%	3%
2020	2%	1%	4%
2019	2%	1%	4%
2018	2%	1%	3%
2017	2%	1%	3%
2016	1%	1%	3%
2015	1%	1%	3%
2014	2%	1%	4%
2013	1%	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Two or more races

14%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	15%	9%	8%
2022	14%	9%	8%
2021	12%	9%	7%
2020	6%	8%	5%
2019	6%	8%	5%
2018	5%	8%	4%
2017	5%	8%	4%
2016	4%	7%	5%
2015	5%	7%	6%
2014	6%	7%	8%
2013	7%	6%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.71

0.69

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	0.71	0.68	0.77
2022	0.72	0.68	0.77
2021	0.73	0.67	0.77
2020	0.67	0.65	0.77
2019	0.67	0.65	0.77
2018	0.68	0.64	0.76
2017	0.68	0.64	0.76
2016	0.66	0.63	0.76
2015	0.67	0.62	0.76
2014	0.66	0.61	0.77
2013	0.66	0.61	0.77
2012	0.63	0.60	0.78
2011	0.53	0.58	0.74
2010	0.49	0.56	0.75
2009	0.45	0.55	0.75
2008	0.45	0.54	0.75
2007	0.42	0.51	0.74
2006	0.41	0.49	0.73
2005	0.34	0.49	0.73
2004	0.33	0.48	0.72
2003	0.27	0.47	0.71
2002	0.27	0.45	0.69
2001	0.24	0.44	0.66
2000	0.24	0.42	0.64
1999	0.21	0.40	0.62
1998	0.22	0.40	0.60
1997	0.21	0.39	0.58
1996	0.21	0.39	0.55
1995	0.17	0.36	0.53
1994	0.19	0.35	0.50
1993	0.16	0.34	0.47
1992	0.18	0.33	0.45
1991	0.17	0.32	0.41

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

40%

49%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	29%	41%	60%
2022	30%	36%	57%
2021	28%	35%	53%
2020	27%	35%	54%
2019	27%	35%	54%
2018	33%	37%	58%
2017	33%	37%	58%
2016	35%	38%	58%
2015	29%	39%	52%
2014	35%	39%	62%
2013	37%	38%	61%
2012	32%	37%	59%
2011	22%	33%	47%
2010	20%	33%	51%
2009	17%	29%	46%
2008	16%	28%	43%
2007	14%	28%	45%
2006	12%	29%	47%
2005	12%	27%	43%
2004	4%	27%	44%
2003	3%	26%	40%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Marvista Elementary School	Washington	Highline School District
2023	8%	8%	10%
2022	7%	7%	12%
2021	8%	7%	12%
2020	6%	8%	12%
2019	6%	8%	12%
2018	4%	7%	8%
2017	4%	7%	8%
2016	5%	7%	9%
2015	2%	7%	7%
2014	4%	7%	9%
2013	7%	7%	10%
2012	6%	7%	10%
2011	2%	7%	9%
2010	5%	8%	11%
2009	6%	9%	12%
2008	4%	9%	11%
2007	4%	9%	10%
2006	3%	8%	10%
2005	3%	9%	12%
2004	3%	9%	11%
2003	2%	9%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Highline School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvista Elementary School's ranking?

Marvista Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.

What schools are Marvista Elementary School often compared to?

Marvista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).

How many students attend Marvista Elementary School?

547 students attend Marvista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Marvista Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Marvista Elementary School?

Marvista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Marvista Elementary School offer ?

Marvista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Marvista Elementary School part of?

Marvista Elementary School is part of Highline School District.

In what neighborhood is Marvista Elementary School located?

Marvista Elementary School is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Seattle.

School Reviews
Review Marvista Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.