Tahoma School District
School District · Maple Valley, Washington
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,955
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,955
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Evaluating Tahoma School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tahoma 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.
Rock Creek Elementary
Maple Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedar River Elementary
Maple Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#34 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,955
$769 vs Washington median
District size
9,233 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Tahoma School District ranks #34 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Tahoma School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rock Creek Elementary (8.7/10), Cedar River Elementary (8.6/10), and Lake Wilderness Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Tahoma School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tahoma School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tahoma School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Creek Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cedar River Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Wilderness Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Tahoma Senior High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Shadow Lake Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Glacier Park Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Summit Trail Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Maple View Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Tahoma Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tahoma School District
Tahoma School District is a Maple Valley, Washington school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 9,233 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $16,955 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Tahoma School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rock Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Tahoma School District students show an average math proficiency of 69.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tahoma School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tahoma School District with test data.
Schools in Tahoma School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Maple Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 9,233
- Teachers (FTE)
- 481
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tahoma School District?
The average composite rating for Tahoma School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tahoma School District?
Tahoma School District spends $16,955 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tahoma School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tahoma School District is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tahoma School District?
Rock Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Tahoma School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Tahoma School District?
Across schools in Tahoma School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tahoma School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Tahoma School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 10 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.8%
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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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