West Mercer Elementary School

West Mercer Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4141 81st Ave SE,  Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island School District
3.5
410 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carol Best
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
86%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
84.2%
State Average
41.7%
Science
88.2%
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

Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%
White
43.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32%
Two or more races
14%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/26/2025
Overall there are great teachers and super staff that are loved by the community. However...Principal is terrible. She? just spews word salad and champions DEI rather than addressing issues such as problematic kids in classrooms causing safety issues, and supporting strong STEM curriculum. Some teac...
1.0 parent
3/4/2023
My family moved to Mercer Island for its excellent schools. Our child has been at West Mercer for 3 years and we are incredibly disappointed with the quality of the school. We were so excited when the school's new principal started. We thought the principal would bring innovative ideas and help mode...
5.0 parent
5/24/2022
West Mercer provides a wonderful foundation in both academics and social/emotional learning. The principal is incredible. The school has dedicated teachers and staff that are inspiring to their students.
5.0 parent
8/3/2020
Highly effective education. Well prepared for middle school. Strong recommend.

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West Mercer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Mercer Island, WA and is served by the Mercer Island School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 410 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. West Mercer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,330,594. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mercer Island High School, The Privett Academy, Northwest Yeshiva High School, and more. Learn more about what Mercer Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Mercer Elementary School.

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