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Maple Hills Elementary School vs. Briarwood Elementary School

Should you attend Maple Hills Elementary School or Briarwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maple Hills Elementary School
15644 204th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Briarwood Elementary School
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Maple Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maple Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maple Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maple Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Briarwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maple Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Briarwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maple Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Issaquah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Issaquah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#187 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
#190 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maple Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Briarwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in WA)
73%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maple Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briarwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in WA)
75-79%
(Top 10% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maple Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Briarwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
51
Kindergarten Students
69
81
Grade 1 Students
83
80
Grade 2 Students
77
88
Grade 3 Students
73
95
Grade 4 Students
90
136
Grade 5 Students
58
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
5%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maple Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Briarwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maple Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maple Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maple Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Briarwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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