Top Rankings
Clover Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 12,395 students in Clover Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Clover Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
12,395 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
742 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Clover Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.69
# American Indian Students
52 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
486 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,390 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
26%
# Black Students
1,619 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
3,258 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
27%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
723 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
2%
# Two or more races Students
1,634 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
533
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
1,133
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,078
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,066
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,049
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,036
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
925
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
876
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
831
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
822
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
774
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
761
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
729
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
782
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,018 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,329
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,018
$19,246
Best Clover Park School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beachwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8890 Concord Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Meriwether Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Lincoln Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 583-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Rainier Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Stryker Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oak Grove
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: K-6
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
Lakes High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #99.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61700 Garcia Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5280
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7817 Dower Rd West
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9020 Blaine Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5250
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1616.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #1818.
Cpsd Open Doors Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1919.
Lakeview Hope Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 47th Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2020.
Clover Park High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #2121.
Transition Day Students
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2222.
Tyee Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11920 Seminole Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #2323.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2424.
Park Lodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 100th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2525.
Hudtloff Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Phillips Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2626.
Four Heroes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9101 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2727.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
8701 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-entry High School
Alternative School
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clover Park School District?
Clover Park School District manages 32 public schools serving 12,395 students.
What is the rank of Clover Park School District?
Clover Park School District is ranked #228 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clover Park School District?
36% of Clover Park School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clover Park School District?
Clover Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Clover Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,018 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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