Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Soos Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Soos Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Soos Creek Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Soos Creek 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 Soos Creek Elementary School is 0.81, 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
#1194 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
15%
5%
White
24%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soos Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Soos Creek Elementary School is ranked #1194 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Soos Creek Elementary School?
362 students attend Soos Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Soos Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soos Creek Elementary School?
Soos Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Soos Creek Elementary School offer ?
Soos Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Soos Creek Elementary School part of?
Soos Creek Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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