Excellent
#281 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
Cherrydale Elementary
Elementary School · Steilacoom Hist. School District · Steilacoom, WA
A Steilacoom Hist. School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 GALLOWAY, Steilacoom, WA 98388
- Math 62% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherrydale Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherrydale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steilacoom), 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
$97,634
Median home value
$594,600
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98388; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–10 | 1.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Lake Louise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Oak GroveEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Meriwether Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Steilacoom Hist. School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherrydale Elementary is listed in Steilacoom Hist. School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherrydale Elementary
Cherrydale Elementary is a public elementary school in Steilacoom, WA, part of Steilacoom Hist. School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherrydale Elementary
What grades does Cherrydale Elementary serve?
Cherrydale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Cherrydale Elementary?
Cherrydale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherrydale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherrydale Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherrydale Elementary rank in WA?
Cherrydale Elementary ranks #281 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cherrydale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherrydale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Cherrydale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherrydale Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cherrydale Elementary a charter school?
No, Cherrydale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherrydale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cherrydale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherrydale Elementary?
46.4% of students at Cherrydale 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (253) 983-2570
- Area population (ZIP 98388)
- 7,054
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 98388; 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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