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#1120 of 2,228 schools in WA
Black Diamond Elementary
Elementary School · Enumclaw School District · Black Diamond, WA
An Enumclaw School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 285, Black Diamond, WA 98010
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Diamond Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Diamond Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Black Diamond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,692
Median home value
$793,300
Median rent
$2,304/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Glacier Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Rock Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Grass Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Enumclaw School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Diamond Elementary is listed in Enumclaw School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Diamond Elementary
Black Diamond Elementary is a public elementary school in Black Diamond, WA, part of Enumclaw School District, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Diamond Elementary
What grades does Black Diamond Elementary serve?
Black Diamond Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Black Diamond Elementary?
Black Diamond Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Diamond Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Diamond Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Diamond Elementary rank in WA?
Black Diamond Elementary ranks #1,120 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Black Diamond Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Diamond Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Diamond Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Diamond Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Black Diamond Elementary a charter school?
No, Black Diamond Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Diamond Elementary a Title I school?
No, Black Diamond Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Diamond Elementary?
28.4% of students at Black Diamond Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (360) 802-7570
- Area population (ZIP 98010)
- 6,351
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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