Black Diamond Elementary School
Tel:
(360)802-7570
- Black Diamond Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Black Diamond Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46%.
School Overview
- Black Diamond Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Black Diamond Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,028 schools in Washington (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Black Diamond Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #589 out of 2028 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 73% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Enumclaw School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Black Diamond Elementary School is Kentlake High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cedar Heights Middle School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sawyer Woods Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Black Diamond Sawyer Woods Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 448 students
1.9 miles
31135 228th Ave Se
Black Diamond, WA 98010
(253)373-7750 1.9 PK-6 448 - Kent Kentlake High School Grades: 9-12 | 1544 students
2.9 miles
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-4900 2.9 9-12 1544 - Maple Valley Glacier Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
3.0 miles
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425)432-7294 3.0 PK-5 665 - Kent Grass Lake Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 402 students
4.5 miles
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253)373-7661 4.5 K-6 402 - Maple Valley Rock Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 706 students
4.5 miles
25700 Maple Valley Hwy Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425)413-3300 4.5 PK-5 706
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