Serving 37 students in grades 4-12, Firwood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Firwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Firwood's student population of 37 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Firwood ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firwood is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
24%
5%
White
34%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firwood's ranking?
Firwood is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Firwood?
37 students attend Firwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Firwood students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firwood?
Firwood has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Firwood offer ?
Firwood offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Firwood part of?
Firwood is part of Clover Park School District.
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