Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rock Creek Elementary School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
50%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Rock Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Creek Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rock Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Park Elementary School, Lake Wilderness Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary School?
725 students attend Rock Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rock Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Creek Elementary School?
Rock Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rock Creek Elementary School offer ?
Rock Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rock Creek Elementary School part of?
Rock Creek Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
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