Marvista Elementary
Normandy Park, WA · Highline School District · Grades PK-5
407th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Marvista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Marvista Elementary 407th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Marvista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 242 students tested
Marvista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 547 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.6% | 45.5% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 22.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 14.1% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.1% | 11.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 3.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Marvista Elementary
Typical home value $843K in zip 98166 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Marvista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7North Hill ElementaryHighline School District · 0.7 mi away361st of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 58% - 2Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 2.3 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 6Gregory Heights ElementaryHighline School District · 2.4 mi away575th of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 46% - 1Midway ElementaryHighline School District · 2.5 mi away1,152nd of 1,174
ELA 14% · Math 14% - 3Des Moines ElementaryHighline School District · 2.8 mi away896th of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 1Bow Lake ElementaryHighline School District · 2.9 mi away1,106th of 1,174
ELA 21% · Math 22% - 1River Ridge ElementaryKent School District · 3 mi away1,146th of 1,174
ELA 15% · Math 16% - 1Seahurst Elementary SchoolHighline School District · 3.2 mi away1,076th of 1,174
ELA 24% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Marvista Elementary in?
Marvista Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Normandy Park, Washington.
Is Marvista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marvista Elementary 407th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Marvista Elementary?
White 46%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 14%, Black 12% (547 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marvista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98166 is $843K 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.