Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawyer Woods 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 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sawyer Woods Elementary School serves the southeast part of Black Diamond, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 2.8 miles from the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sawyer Woods Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Woods Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
53%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sawyer Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Sawyer Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School, Martin Sortun Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
303 students attend Sawyer Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sawyer Woods Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawyer Woods Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Woods Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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