The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 60% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Frank Love Elementary
Frank Love Elementary is a regular public school in Bothell, Washington, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Northshore School District. Bothell is a predominantly suburban city straddling King and Snohomish counties, shaped by rapid growth and an economy anchored by biotechnology and high-tech companies. The district serves families across Bothell and neighboring communities.
The school enrolls a student body that reflects the area's diversity. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial Asian student population, a notable Hispanic presence, and smaller numbers of students who identify as two or more races, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a metric often used as a proxy for economic need. The school's enrollment is moderate for the elementary grades it serves, with class sizes that appear to be fairly consistent from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Academically, Frank Love Elementary produced a mix of results on the most recent state assessments. In English language arts, proficiency rates were stable across the tested grades, with roughly two-thirds of students meeting the standard in third, fourth, and fifth grade. Math proficiency showed a steeper grade-level slide: third graders had the strongest performance, a substantial majority of whom met the bar, but by fifth grade, fewer than half of students scored proficient. Science, which is tested only in fifth grade, showed a result in between, with about three in five students meeting the standard. When compared with other elementary schools in Snohomish County, Frank Love's overall proficiency across tested subjects landed in the top quartile, placing it among the higher-performing schools in the county on this broad measure. This is a meaningful strength for the school.
A parent reading these results will notice the pronounced drop in math proficiency between third and fifth grade. This pattern is worth understanding better. It could reflect a curriculum shift, a difference in student preparation as math concepts become more abstract, or simply the composition of a particular cohort. A family may want to ask the school how it supports students who begin to struggle with math in the upper elementary years, and what interventions or enrichment are available.
Data on chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not reported, so a complete picture of student support needs and attendance patterns is not available. The school's status as a Title I school, which would indicate a federal designation based on the share of low-income students, was also not provided.
Bothell has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the Puget Sound region. Its population has increased substantially in recent decades, driven by annexation of business areas, the establishment of the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus near downtown, and downtown redevelopment that added mixed-use residential density. This growth has shaped the school district as well. Northshore School District opened a new elementary school, Ruby Bridges Elementary, in fall 2021, adding capacity and shifting attendance boundaries in the northern part of the district. A family considering Frank Love should be aware that attendance boundaries in a growing district can change over time.
Housing in the Bothell area is expensive. Home values are well above national and state medians, and the rental market is similarly high. For a family, this means the school draws from a largely middle-to-upper-income residential base, which is consistent with the below-average share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The housing market has shown some softening recently, with prices flattening slightly, but it remains a high-cost area.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is generally strong but uneven. The overall proficiency index is among the best in Snohomish County, and the English language arts results are solid and consistent. The math trajectory from third to fifth grade is a softer spot that merits a closer look. The school serves a diverse student population in a growing, high-cost suburban community that is well-connected to the Seattle area's technology and biotechnology employment base. A parent who values strong elementary ELA instruction and a school that performs well relative to its county peers will find Frank Love appealing, especially if they are comfortable engaging with the school about the math performance pattern as their child progresses through the grades.
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