Enrollment
283
Elementary
DISTRICT 272 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530066000144
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
520 S National Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312 · (360) 473-4600 · Kitsap County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL283 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 21% of Washington public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Washington public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
200 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 8 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 37 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 47 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (37) is 21% smaller than its 5th grade class (47).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy→Mountain View Middle School
Based on grade levels within Bremerton School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
34.4%
WA avg 58.4% . -8.7pp since 2014
Math
26.8%
WA avg 51.2% . -8.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 58 and 51. Reading and writing scores are down about 9 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.4% | 26.8% |
| 2023-24 | 29.1% | 25.2% |
| 2022-23 | 26.8% | 27.9% |
| 2021-22 | 29.7% | 17.4% |
| 2018-19 | 45.4% | 34.4% |
| 2017-18 | 44.7% | 36.7% |
| 2016-17 | 44.1% | 36.4% |
| 2015-16 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
| 2014-15 | 43.1% | 34.8% |
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
30.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.8%
based on WA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 31% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% typical for Washington schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Washington's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy this school | 283 | 70.7% | 30.7% |
| Fircrest Elementary School Vancouver | 341 | 71.0% | N/A |
| George C Marshall Elementary VANCOUVER | 313 | 67.1% | N/A |
| Spanaway Elementary Spanaway | 371 | 70.9% | 37.0% |
| Hazel Dell Elementary School VANCOUVER | 370 | 65.4% | N/A |
| Liberty Elementary Marysville | 398 | 68.8% | 34.5% |
Matched among Washington elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Kitsap County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 30.7% | #790 of 936 | #37 of 38 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.8% | #934 of 1,103 ▲ 19 | #36 of 38 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.4% | #873 of 1,102 ▲ 81 | #37 of 38 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.1pp | #167 of 928 | #7 of 38 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #1,001 of 1,268 | #35 of 43 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #106 of 1,085 | #6 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.4% | #239 of 1,088 | #2 of 37 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.7% | #253 of 1,169 | #1 of 38 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -57.1% | #1 of 778 | #1 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
283
-265 (-48%) vs 2020
-54% since 1990-91, when it was 613
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 283 | 20.9 | 13.5:1 | 71% (200) |
| 2023-24 | 329 | 22.5 | 14.6:1 | 73% (239) |
| 2022-23 | 313 | 26 | 12.0:1 | 74% (232) |
| 2020-21 | 548 | 37 | 14.8:1 | 71% (387) |
| 2017-18 | 660 | 42.1 | 15.7:1 | 68% (450) |
| 2015-16 | 603 | 35 | 17.2:1 | 70% (422) |
| 2010-11 | 352 | 22 | 16.0:1 | 75% (264) |
| 2000-01 | 392 | 22 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 613 | 19 | 32.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 57% (660 to 283); teachers down 50% (42.1 to 20.9).
About West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy
At 520 S National Ave in Bremerton, Washington, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy operates as a small elementary school. Enrollment is 283 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 5. The average for elementary schools in Washington is about 380 students, so this school is 26% smaller than average.
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is part of a district of 12 schools: Bremerton School District, with 4,383 students.
Federal enrollment data show Hispanic students as the largest group at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy, at 36%. Beyond that, enrollment is 34% White, 17% multiracial, 6% Black, and 2% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 9%. Pick two students at random and there is a 71% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy operates with 20.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 13.5:1. On average, elementary schools in Washington have 17.3:1, compared with 13.5:1 here. West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy reports 71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 41% average for public schools in Kitsap County is 30 points lower.
Measured against Washington public elementary schools, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy receives a C-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy would be expected to post about 32.8%. Its actual average proficiency rate on state tests is 30.7%.
In Kitsap County (population about 277,881), the median household income is $104,158, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 38%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is one of 77 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, West Sound Technical Skills Center is the closest, at about 0.5 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy. Its average proficiency rate of 30.7% is below the 39.8% average for nearby schools.
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is coded as Suburb: Mid-size in federal locale data.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 548 to 283. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 14.8:1 to 13.5:1.
Community posts for West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Kitsap County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
277,881
Census ACS
Median income
$104,158
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
34,233 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bremerton School District
- Bremerton High SchoolHigh · 1,263 students
- Mountain View Middle SchoolMiddle · 856 students
- Armin Jahr ElementaryElementary · 495 students
- View Ridge Elementary Arts AcademyElementary · 388 students
- Kitsap Lake ElementaryElementary · 336 students
- Crownhill Elementary SchoolElementary · 317 students
Other schools in Bremerton
- Bremerton High SchoolHigh · 1,263 students
- Olympic High SchoolHigh · 1,162 students
- Mountain View Middle SchoolMiddle · 856 students
- Fairview Middle SchoolMiddle · 620 students
- Barker Creek Community SchoolCombined · 551 students
- Catalyst Public SchoolsCombined · 504 students
Nearby schools
- West Sound Technical Skills Center0.5 mi · 8
- Renaissance Alternative High School0.6 mi · 81
- Special Services0.6 mi · 15
- Naval Avenue Elementary School1.2 mi · 269
- Crownhill Elementary School1.2 mi · 317
- Bremerton Homelink Program1.2 mi · 72
Frequently asked questions
About West Hills S.T.E.M. AcademyHow many students attend West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy enrolls approximately 283 students in grades PK-05.
Is West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy.
How diverse is West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy reports a student body of 34% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Who oversees West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy?
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy is overseen by Bremerton School District in Kitsap County.
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