Clover Park School District
School District · Lakewood, Washington
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
12,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
30
17 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Enrollment
12,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Clover Park School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clover Park School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Beachwood Elementary School
Jblm Lewis North · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meriwether Elementary School
Jblm Lewis North · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carter Lake Elementary School
Jblm Mcchord Field · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#113 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,263
+$1,539 vs Washington median
District size
12,395 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Clover Park School District ranks #113 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Clover Park School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Beachwood Elementary School (9.3/10), Meriwether Elementary School (8.9/10), and Carter Lake Elementary School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clover Park School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clover Park School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Clover Park School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beachwood Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Meriwether Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Carter Lake Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Rainier Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Louise Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Evergreen Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Firwood | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Cpsd Open Doors Program | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Hillside Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clover Park School District
Clover Park School District is a Lakewood, Washington school district serving 30 schools.The district educates 12,395 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $19,263 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Clover Park School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beachwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Clover Park School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Clover Park School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clover Park School District with test data.
Schools in Clover Park School District
30 schoolsElementary Schools17
High Schools8
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Lakewood
- Total Enrollment
- 12,395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 764
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clover Park School District?
Clover Park School District has 30 schools in total — 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clover Park School District?
The average composite rating for Clover Park School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clover Park School District?
Clover Park School District's district-level spending was $19,263 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clover Park School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clover Park School District is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clover Park School District?
Beachwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clover Park School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Clover Park School District?
Across schools in Clover Park School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clover Park School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Clover Park School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 30 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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