For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,627 students in Lakewood 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 Lakewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,627 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lakewood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
45 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
594 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
26%
# Black Students
57 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,511 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
57%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
288 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
197
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,766 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,770
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,766
$19,309
Best Lakewood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17023 11th Ave Ne
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
English Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16728 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16216 11th Ave N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17000 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,627 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District is ranked #230 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood School District?
57% of Lakewood School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Lakewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,766 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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