Melvin G Syre Elementary
Shoreline, WA · Shoreline School District · Grades K-5
160th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
Melvin G Syre Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Melvin G Syre Elementary 160th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — declining.
Melvin G Syre Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 254 students tested
Melvin G Syre Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 60.5% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.1% | 14.9% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 10.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 6.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 6.0% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Melvin G Syre Elementary
Typical home value $1.15M in zip 98177 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Melvin G Syre Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Madrona K-8 SchoolEdmonds School District · 1.1 mi away308th of 1,174
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 8Sherwood ElementaryEdmonds School District · 1.3 mi away263rd of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 6Echo Lake Elementary SchoolShoreline School District · 1.6 mi away481st of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 53% - 10Highland Terrace ElementaryShoreline School District · 1.9 mi away103rd of 1,174
ELA 74% · Math 74% - 7Westgate ElementaryEdmonds School District · 1.9 mi away453rd of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 48% - 10Meridian Park Elementary SchoolShoreline School District · 2 mi away55th of 1,174
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 3Chase Lake ElementaryEdmonds School District · 2.5 mi away908th of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 30% - 9Parkwood ElementaryShoreline School District · 2.7 mi away199th of 1,174
ELA 68% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Melvin G Syre Elementary in?
Melvin G Syre Elementary is part of the Shoreline School District district in Shoreline, Washington.
Is Melvin G Syre Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Melvin G Syre Elementary 160th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Melvin G Syre Elementary?
White 61%, Two or more races 15%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 8% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Melvin G Syre Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98177 is $1.15M 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.