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Lakewood School District

School District · North Lakewood, Washington

Students: 2,671
Teachers (FTE): 152

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,671

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#191 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,114

$610 vs Washington median

District size

2,671 students

Larger than Washington median

The short answer

Lakewood School District ranks #191 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Lakewood School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cougar Creek Elementary School (7.2/10), Lakewood Elementary School (5.6/10), and Lakewood High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
English Crossing Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +6.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lakewood School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Lakewood School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Cougar Creek Elementary School7.2 / 10
2Lakewood Elementary School5.6 / 10
3Lakewood High School5.3 / 10
4Lakewood Middle School5.1 / 10
5English Crossing Elementary4.3 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lakewood School District

Lakewood School District is a North Lakewood, Washington school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,671 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. District-level spending was $17,114 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lakewood School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cougar Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Lakewood School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lakewood School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency39.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency48.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lakewood School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
North Lakewood
Total Enrollment
2,671
Teachers (FTE)
152
District spending per student
$17,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakewood School District?

Lakewood School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lakewood School District?

The average composite rating for Lakewood School District is 5.5/10. 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 Lakewood School District?

Lakewood School District's district-level spending was $17,114 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 Lakewood School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lakewood School District is 17.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lakewood School District?

Cougar Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakewood School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Lakewood School District?

Across schools in Lakewood School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lakewood School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Lakewood School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
39.5%
ELA Proficiency
48.5%

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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