Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Ridge Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Ridge Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#1388 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1388 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
411 students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rocky Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Ridge Elementary School part of?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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