Bellevue School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Bellevue School District

The Bellevue School District serves a large and diverse student population across the east side of Lake Washington, covering the city of Bellevue as well as parts of Medina, Kirkland, Redmond, and Renton. It is a full PK-12 district with a sizeable enrollment that makes it one of the larger systems in King County. The student body is notably diverse, with a very high share of students who are Asian, a substantial white population, a meaningful Hispanic presence, and smaller but present Black, multiracial, and other groups. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners was not available, which is a gap a family may want to clarify directly with the district.

On state assessments from the 2024-25 school year, the district’s proficiency rates across tested grades show a mixed picture that parents will want to examine closely by subject and level. In English language arts, results range from a lower point in sixth grade to higher marks in fifth, seventh, and eighth grades, with the overall proficiency across all tested grades placing the district above the midpoint among King County’s districts. In math, the pattern is more varied, with notably strong results in seventh grade but softer numbers in third and sixth grades. Science proficiency was reported for fifth and eighth grades, with a higher rate in fifth grade. The multi-year academic trend data contains only a single year of results, so there is no way to gauge whether performance is improving or declining.

When placed against other districts in King County, the Bellevue district’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint. Its chronic absenteeism rate is in the top quartile within the county, meaning absenteeism is relatively low compared to peers. Per-pupil spending is in the upper half of the middle range among the county’s districts.

No graduation rate was available in the data. Because the district serves high school grades, this is a notable gap. A family may want to ask the district for its four-year graduation rate directly. Discipline data, course access information, and staffing details were also not provided.

The district operates a broad network of schools that includes about three dozen elementary, middle, and high schools, along with a few special programs. Among these are a Spanish-language immersion elementary school, a Chinese-language immersion elementary school, an international school, a Big Picture school, and a digital discovery option. Several traditional high schools serve the district, along with a reengagement program. Some schools have closed in recent years, but the majority of the listed schools are open.

The housing market in the district’s coverage area is among the most expensive in the state. Home values are high, and the weighted average for the district’s ZIP codes shows a recent modest decline. Rental costs are also high. The broader King County market has seen an increase in active listings and a slight dip in median listing prices, while homes are spending a bit more time on the market than a year ago. Affordability is strained, with estimated mortgage costs and rent taking a large share of a typical household income.

The district brief turned up no specific parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments, program launches, or closures, that were reported in the recent past. The search found general district information and strategic plan details but nothing with a lasting impact for families. This does not mean such changes did not occur, only that they were not surfaced in the search conducted.

For a family considering this district, the academic picture is mixed and varies noticeably by grade and subject, which makes looking at the specific schools your child would attend important. The district offers a large array of school models and program options, particularly language immersion and alternative pathways. The student population is highly diverse, especially in terms of racial and ethnic composition, and the surrounding communities are very high-cost. The lack of several common data points, including economic disadvantage rates, special education and English learner shares, and the graduation rate, means that some key questions about student support and outcomes will require a direct conversation with the district to answer.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

19,855

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 4%

White 25%

Asian 44%

Two+ 10%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

29%

78%

Gr 4

37%

82%

Gr 5

38%

85%

Gr 6

35%

82%

Gr 7

37%

82%

Gr 8

40%

83%

Math

Gr 3

35%

82%

Gr 4

41%

84%

Gr 5

33%

80%

Gr 6

28%

79%

Gr 7

28%

80%

Gr 8

30%

77%

Science

Gr 5

41%

83%

Gr 8

31%

81%

Schools in this District

32 schools are officially reported under this district.

Ardmore Elementary School

Bellevue High School

Bennett Elementary School

Cherry Crest Elementary School

Chinook Middle School

Clyde Hill Elementary

Eastgate Elementary School

Enatai Elementary School

Highland Middle School

Interlake Senior High School

Lake Hills Elementary

Medina Elementary School

Newport Heights Elementary

Newport Senior High School

Odle Middle School

Phantom Lake Elementary

Sammamish Senior High

Sherwood Forest Elementary

Somerset Elementary School

Spiritridge Elementary School

Stevenson Elementary

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Tillicum Middle School

Tyee Middle School

Woodridge Elementary

International School

Bellevue Big Picture School

Central Educational Services

Jing Mei Elementary School

Bellevue Open Doors Reengagement

Wilburton Elementary School

Bellevue Digital Discovery

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

72%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

73%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.74M

Year-over-year change-3.0%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$884K to $4.6M

vs. state typical2.88x

vs. national typical4.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98005	Bellevue	$1.6M	-1.9%	21.3%
98004	Bellevue	$2.0M	-2.2%	21.1%
98006	Bellevue	$1.7M	-2.8%	20.7%
98008	Bellevue	$1.4M	-4.5%	16.0%
98007	Bellevue	$1.1M	-4.9%	12.3%
98039	Medina	$4.6M	-2.0%	4.3%
98052	Redmond	$1.4M	-3.1%	3.9%
98033	Kirkland	$1.7M	-4.6%	0.3%
98056	Renton	$884K	-2.0%	0.1%
98059	Renton	$984K	-1.5%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,078/mo

Year-over-year change+1.0%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$2,203 to $3,821/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
98005	Bellevue	$2,603	-0.8%	21.3%
98004	Bellevue	$2,869	+0.6%	21.1%
98006	Bellevue	$3,755	+2.7%	20.7%
98008	Bellevue	$3,821	+3.4%	16.0%
98007	Bellevue	$2,356	-0.9%	12.3%
98052	Redmond	$2,461	+0.9%	3.9%
98033	Kirkland	$2,750	+3.0%	0.3%
98056	Renton	$2,203	+0.2%	0.1%
98059	Renton	$2,412	+0.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$8,775/mo

Home price / national median income20.8x

Annual rent / national median income44.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$5,697/mo

Market Activity: King County

Median listing price$859,885

Median listing price YoY-1.7%

Median price per sq ft$541

Median price per sq ft YoY-3.4%

Median days on market34.0 days

Median days on market YoY+17.2%

Active listings6,221

Active listings YoY+17.2%

New listings3,468

New listings YoY-8.9%

Pending listings2,302

Pending listings YoY-10.8%

Hotness: median listing price$847,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.3%

Supply score89.5

Supply score YoY-4.4%

Demand score0.5

Demand score YoY-55.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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