The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 66% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Ruby Bridges Elementary
Ruby Bridges Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Northshore School District, located in the Woodinville area of Snohomish County. The school opened in fall 2021 as a new elementary school, a relatively recent addition to the district that added capacity and shifted attendance boundaries for families in the northern part of the district. This means the school has a short history and may still be developing its institutional character and traditions.
The school’s enrollment is mid-sized for an elementary school serving these grade levels. The student body is notably diverse in racial and ethnic background, with Asian students making up the largest group, followed by White students, and smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is one measure of economic need.
State assessment results are available for the 2024-25 school year, offering a single snapshot of academic performance across math, English language arts, and science at grades three through five. In math, proficiency rates varied by grade level, with grade four showing a strong outcome and grade five a more moderate one. In English language arts, grade four also posted a strong result, while grade three and grade five showed lower rates. In science, which is tested in grade five, a substantial majority of students met the proficiency standard. Compared to other elementary schools within Snohomish County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it among the top-performing schools in the county for this measure. It is important to note that this is a single year of data; there is no prior year to compare for trend analysis, and a parent may want to ask the school about how these results align with their internal assessments and their approach to supporting students across all grade levels.
Data on certain other metrics that can inform a fuller picture of a school’s environment were not available in the provided information. Chronic absenteeism rates and data on students with individualized education programs or English learner status were not reported. A parent with a child who has specific learning needs or who is concerned about attendance patterns may want to follow up directly with the school to learn how it supports those populations.
The school’s neighborhood context is Woodinville, a suburb northeast of Seattle in the Sammamish River Valley. Woodinville’s economy combines wine tourism, light industry, and retail, and the city is known for its many tasting rooms. The town is largely car-dependent, though it has a defined Town Center district and a park-and-ride transit hub. Homes in the area carry a high price tag, with the median well above the national average. Rents are also elevated. For a family considering this school, the housing market is expensive, and the area has seen a modest softening in home values. The broader King County housing market shows an uptick in active listings and a slight decline in median listing price. The economic environment includes a mortgage rate that has settled at a moderately elevated level and a low national unemployment rate.
What this adds up to for a family is an elementary school in an affluent, high-cost suburban setting with strong state test results relative to other schools in the county in its first available testing year. The school is new, the community is expensive, and the student body is economically diverse by income but with a relatively low share of students in poverty. Parents with children entering the upper elementary grades, particularly fifth grade, may want to understand the school’s specific academic supports and enrichment offerings, as the proficiency data shows variation across grades. The district’s boundaries were adjusted when this school opened, which may be relevant for families deciding between elementary options.
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