Top Rankings
Tahoma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,112 students in Tahoma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tahoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
9,112 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Tahoma School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
31 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,167 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
13%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,018 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
26%
# Black Students
311 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
5,618 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
914 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
606
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
665
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
675
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
706
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
665
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
680
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
731
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
654
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
722
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
746
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
741
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
683
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
660
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,942 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,010
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,942
$19,309
Best Tahoma School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,790 students
Rank: #44.
Tahoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 885 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25600 Se Summit Landsburg Rd
Ravensdale, WA 98051
(425) 413-5600
Ravensdale, WA 98051
(425) 413-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #88.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Maple View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District manages 10 public schools serving 9,112 students.
What is the rank of Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District is ranked #13 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahoma School District?
62% of Tahoma School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Tahoma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,942 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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