Emerson K-12
Kirkland, WA · Lake Washington School District
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · Suburb, large
4th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 97%▲ Improving
10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)936-2311NCES ID 530423002725Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Emerson K-12 4th of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 84th in 2019 to 98th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 43 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 66 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 60.6% | ▼ 28.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 12.1% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 9.1% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 9.1% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 6.1% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.64M in zip 98033 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Emerson K-12
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ELA 14% ▼53 · Math 14% ▼42Compare - #47Northshore Special ServicesNorthshore School District · 8.4 mi away47th of 139
ELA 30% ▼37 · Math 30% ▼26Compare - #30Northshore Learning OptionsNorthshore School District · 9 mi away30th of 139
ELA 39% ▼28 · Math 32% ▼24Compare - #135Handicapped Contractual ServicesShoreline School District · 9.8 mi away135th of 139
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What school district is Emerson K-12 in?
Emerson K-12 is part of the Lake Washington School District district in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Emerson K-12 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson K-12 4th of 139 Washington schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson K-12?
White 61%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 9%, Hispanic 9% (66 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson K-12 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98033 is $1.64M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.