McGilvra Elementary School

McGilvra Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1617 38th Ave E,  Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Schools
4.2
223 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Maria Breuder
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
74.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
84.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
60.8%
Two or more races
14.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 30 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/23/2025
Not happy with the principal + faculty. I’d choose a different school if given the opportunity.
5.0 parent
6/5/2025
My child loves going to school. The principal is very responsive, the teachers are highly experienced and effective.
5.0 parent
1/25/2023
My two kids go here and we all love it. The teachers, faculty, and community are all top notch.
5.0 parent
1/25/2023
We love McGilvra. We’ve had a positive experience with the teachers, the principal and the curriculum. The staff is very engaged, the kids are kind and the specialized academic programs have helped our dyslexic son make huge progress in reading. The families are very involved and we have a wonderful...

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McGilvra Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 223 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. McGilvra Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,404,353. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nova High School, Seattle World School, Garfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McGilvra Elementary School.

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