Idlewild Elementary School
Idlewild Elementary School serves 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Idlewild Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 53% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Idlewild Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 506 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Idlewild Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Idlewild Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #998 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 4% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 50% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clover Park School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Idlewild Elementary School is Harrison Prep School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Harrison Prep School Math: 55% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 687 students10
0.9 miles
8800 121st St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5418 0.9 6-12 687 - Lakewood Alfaretta House Special Education School Grades: 11-12 | 153 students
1.1 miles
6423 Alfaretta St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-7455 1.1 11-12 153 - Lakewood Clover Park High School Math: 18% | Reading: 46%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,283 student10
1.1 miles
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5500 1.1 9-12 1,283 - Lakewood Lake Louise Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 430 students10
1.1 miles
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310 1.1 PK-5 430 - Lakewood Cpsd Open Doors Program Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 157 students
1.2 miles
10903 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545 1.2 9-12 157
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