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Rocky Ridge Elementary School vs. Spinning Elementary School

Should you attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School or Spinning 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
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
6514 260th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Spinning Elementary School
1306 E Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Spinning Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
441 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spinning Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spinning Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spinning Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethel School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spinning Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puyallup School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1402 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spinning Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethel 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 Spinning Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethel 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 Spinning Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puyallup School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spinning Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
40
Grade 1 Students
71
38
Grade 2 Students
84
39
Grade 3 Students
73
51
Grade 4 Students
65
47
Grade 5 Students
72
44
Grade 6 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethel School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spinning Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Puyallup School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spinning Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethel School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spinning Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puyallup School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethel 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 Spinning Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puyallup 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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