Top Rankings
Tahoma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,234 students in Tahoma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Tahoma School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
9,234 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
466 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tahoma School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Graduation Rate
90%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
15%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,032 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$176 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,463
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,032
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tahoma School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Tahoma Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,919 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Summit Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25600 Se Summit Landsburg Rd
Ravensdale, WA 98051
(425) 413-5600
Ravensdale, WA 98051
(425) 413-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Tahoma Open Doors
Alternative School
23499 Se Tahoma Way
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6200
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District manages 10 public schools serving 9,234 students.
What is the rank of Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District is ranked #14 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tahoma School District?
59% of Tahoma School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Tahoma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,032 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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