Black Diamond Elementary School
Black Diamond Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Black Diamond Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
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 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Black Diamond Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Black Diamond Elementary School is 0.44, 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 Testing Rank | #579 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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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 | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 73% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Black Diamond Sawyer Woods Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 448 students10
1.9 miles
31135 228th Ave Se
Black Diamond, WA 98010
(253) 373-7750 1.9 PK-6 448 - Kent Kentlake High School Math: 42% | Reading: 72%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,544 student10
2.9 miles
21401 Se Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-4900 2.9 9-12 1,544 - Maple Valley Glacier Park Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 665 students10
3.0 miles
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-7294 3 PK-5 665 - Kent Grass Lake Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 402 students10
4.5 miles
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661 4.5 K-6 402 - Maple Valley Rock Creek Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 706 students10
4.5 miles
25700 Maple Valley Hwy Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300 4.5 PK-5 706
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