McMicken Heights Elementary
Seatac, WA · Highline School District · Grades PK-5
903rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
McMicken Heights Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks McMicken Heights Elementary 903rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
McMicken Heights Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 234 students tested
McMicken Heights Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20.0% | 29.7% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 28.7% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 15.9% | 21.3% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 17.4% | 7.8% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 7.8% | 5.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near McMicken Heights Elementary
Typical home value $592K in zip 98188 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McMicken Heights Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Bow Lake ElementaryHighline School District · 1 mi away1,106th of 1,174
ELA 21% · Math 22% - 1Thorndyke ElementaryTukwila School District · 1.1 mi away1,097th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 6Impact | Puget Sound ElementaryImpact | Puget Sound Elementary · 1.2 mi away · charter581st of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 46% - 4Impact | Salish Sea ElementaryImpact | Salish Sea Elementary · 1.2 mi away · charter720th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 4Tukwila ElementaryTukwila School District · 1.6 mi away713th of 1,174
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 1Cascade View ElementaryTukwila School District · 2 mi away1,135th of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 17% - 2Madrona ElementaryHighline School District · 2.3 mi away1,049th of 1,174
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 7North Hill ElementaryHighline School District · 2.8 mi away361st of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McMicken Heights Elementary in?
McMicken Heights Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Seatac, Washington.
Is McMicken Heights Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McMicken Heights Elementary 903rd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McMicken Heights Elementary?
Black 30%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 21%, White 8% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McMicken Heights Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98188 is $592K 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.