B.F. Day Elementary School Growth Recognition: Students in one or more racial or ethnic groups 

SPS Earns Statewide Honors for Student Achievement and Progress 

Each year, the Washington School Recognition Program highlights public schools that demonstrate exceptional progress and achievement in key areas of student success. The Washington State Board of Education recognizes 24 SPS schools for their performance during the 2024–25 school year. Receiving this recognition is no small honor—only 16% of schools statewide earned recognition this year. The program is operated by the Washington State Board of Education in collaboration with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee. Established by the state legislature in 2010 and redesigned in 2018, the program uses a more equitable framework to better highlight success across Washington’s K–12 education system.

B.F. Day Elementary Growth Recognition: Students in one or more racial or ethnic groups.

Refer to the Seattle Public School Congratulations for Student Achievement for more information and a complete list of recognized Seattle Public Schools.

Washington School Recognition Program

How A School Qualifies

There are three routes for schools to be honored by the Washington School Recognition Program. A school can earn recognition for multiple categories each year. Recognition is based on school performance data from the Washington School Improvement Framework performance data. 

Schools can be recognized in three categories: Growth, Achievement, and Closing Gaps. 

• Growth: Schools recognized for significant year‑to‑year improvement for specific student groups or all students. One or more student groups must demonstrate among the largest year‑to‑year gains statewide across academic, attendance, or graduation indicators. 
• Achievement (Academics): Schools recognized for high performance in English language arts (ELA), math, attendance, graduation rates, and/or on‑track indicators. Schools must achieve a Washington School Improvement Framework score of 6.0 or higher for all reportable groups, with top‑20% performance statewide in multiple academic or student success measures. 
• Closing Gaps: Schools recognized for meaningful improvement after identification for targeted or comprehensive support.  

To read a complete list of Seattle Public Schools recognized visit the district Statewide Honors for Student Achievement and Progress. 

No matter how a school qualifies, it’s a huge honor—one that takes a dedicated team of educators, administrators, and support staff to achieve. And of course, let’s not forget the students who show up every day to learn and grow! Learn more on the Washington State School Recognition website.