Top Rankings
Lakewood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,644 students in Lakewood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lakewood School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,644 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Lakewood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
42 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
575 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
25%
# Black Students
55 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,567 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
59%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
287 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
189
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,665 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,669
$19,148
Spending / Student
$15,665
$19,607
Best Lakewood School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16216 11th Ave N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17023 11th Ave Ne
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
English Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16728 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17000 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,644 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District is ranked #265 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood School District?
59% of Lakewood School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood School District?
Lakewood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Lakewood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,665 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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