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Best Schools in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,426 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Elk Plain exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
The top high schools in Elk Plain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethel High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
2. Spanaway Lake High School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1817 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
The top middle schools in Elk Plain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cougar Mountain Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
2. Bethel Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
3. Cedarcrest Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
The top elementary schools in Elk Plain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
2. Clover Creek Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 630 Students
3. North Star Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
4. Elk Plain School Of Choice
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 570 Students
5. Rocky Ridge Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
6. Centennial Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 548 Students
7. Shining Mountain Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 608 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA has a total population of 10,410 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA
How many schools are in Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA?
Elk Plain, Spanaway, WA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,426 students in total.
How do schools in Elk Plain perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Elk Plain score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Elk Plain exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk Plain?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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