Below Average
#2002 of 2,228 schools in WA
Cedarcrest Middle School
Middle School · Bethel School District · Spanaway, WA
A Bethel School District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19120 13th Ave Ct E, Spanaway, WA 98387
- Math 20% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedarcrest Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedarcrest Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,141
Median home value
$424,100
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98387; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Bethel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–9 | 3.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Bethel Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 444 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #27 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedarcrest Middle School is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedarcrest Middle School
Cedarcrest Middle School is a public middle school in Spanaway, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 706 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,002 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedarcrest Middle School
What grades does Cedarcrest Middle School serve?
Cedarcrest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cedarcrest Middle School?
Cedarcrest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedarcrest Middle School rank in WA?
Cedarcrest Middle School ranks #2,002 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cedarcrest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedarcrest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Cedarcrest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedarcrest Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedarcrest Middle School a charter school?
No, Cedarcrest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedarcrest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cedarcrest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedarcrest Middle School?
60.5% of students at Cedarcrest Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (253) 800-7500
- Area population (ZIP 98387)
- 49,940
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 98387; 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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