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#938 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 42% in state
East Farms Steam School
Elementary School · East Valley School District (spokane) · Newman Lake, WA
An East Valley School District (spokane) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26203 E Rowan, Newman Lake, WA 99025
- Math 36% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Farms Steam School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Farms Steam School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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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
$117,283
Median home value
$458,100
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Otis Orchards SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Stepping Stone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 3.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Liberty Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–2 | 3.2 mi | 537 | 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.
East Valley School District (spokane)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Farms Steam School is listed in East Valley School District (Spokane); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Farms Steam School
East Farms Steam School is a public elementary school in Newman Lake, WA, part of East Valley School District (spokane), serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Farms Steam School
What grades does East Farms Steam School serve?
East Farms Steam School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Farms Steam School?
East Farms Steam School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Farms Steam School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Farms Steam School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Farms Steam School rank in WA?
East Farms Steam School ranks #938 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is East Farms Steam School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Farms Steam School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 East Farms Steam School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Farms Steam School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Farms Steam School a charter school?
No, East Farms Steam School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Farms Steam School a Title I school?
No, East Farms Steam School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Farms Steam School?
71.0% of students at East Farms Steam 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (509) 226-3039
- Area population (ZIP 99025)
- 5,846
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 99025; 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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