Boulevard Park’s public schools outscore 80% of Washington districts
In Boulevard Park, 48% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Boulevard Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Boulevard Park’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 256 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Boulevard Park’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 48% across both districts in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Highline spends $21,280 per student and Seattle $22,227, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Rainier Prep is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Boulevard Park’s grade
A−: better than 80% of Washington school districts, #77 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Boulevard Park, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
Kindergarten in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
1st grade in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
2nd grade in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
3rd grade in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
4th grade in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
5th grade in Boulevard Park
Beverly Park Elem at Glendale
Grades PK–5 · 411 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seattle
Boulevard Park runs its own schools through grade 12 (Highline School District). From grade PK, students attend the Seattle Public Schools, shared with Seattle. Its middle school is in Seattle. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Boulevard Park
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Boulevard Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Boulevard Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Park | A− | Highline PK–12 · Seattle PK–12 |
| Seattle | A | Seattle |
| Tukwila | C+ | Tukwila PK–12 · Renton PK–12 |
| Burien | C− | Highline |
Every school in Boulevard Park
43 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Boulevard Park’s schools
Are Boulevard Park’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Boulevard Park children attend outscore 80% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #77 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Boulevard Park in?
Two districts: Highline School District runs grades PK–12, and Seattle Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Seattle.
Where do Boulevard Park kids go to high school?
One of 19 high schools, depending on your address: Mount Rainier High School, Lincoln High School, Ballard High School, Roosevelt High School, Garfield High School, West Seattle High School, Highline High School, Ingraham High School, Franklin High School, Chief Sealth International High School, Evergreen High School, Nathan Hale High School, Cleveland High School STEM, Rainier Beach High School, Tyee High School, The Center School, Maritime High School, Middle College High School and Interagency Detention School.
What is Boulevard Park’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Seattle Public Schools graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Boulevard Park spend per student?
$21,280 in Highline School District and $22,227 in Seattle Public Schools (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Boulevard Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Boulevard Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.