Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wildwood 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Wildwood Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wildwood Elementary School is ranked #1057 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Wildwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wildwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School, Shaw Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
370 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wildwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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