Very Good
#747 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 34% in state
Firwood
School · Clover Park School District · Steilacoom, WA
A Clover Park School District school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Steilacoom, WA 98498
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Firwood score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Firwood 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$88,382
Median home value
$458,200
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98498; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Curtis Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 8–9 | 2.9 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Sound Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 268 | 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.
Clover Park School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #8 of 25
- District spending per student
- $19,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Firwood is listed in Clover Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Firwood
Firwood is a public school in Steilacoom, WA, part of Clover Park School District, serving approximately 30 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Firwood
What grades does Firwood serve?
Firwood serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Firwood?
Firwood has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Firwood is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Firwood rank in WA?
Firwood ranks #747 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Firwood's MySchoolScout rating?
Firwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Firwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Firwood has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Firwood a charter school?
No, Firwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Firwood a Title I school?
No, Firwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Firwood?
30.0% of students at Firwood 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pierce County
- Phone
- (253) 756-2522
- Area population (ZIP 98498)
- 28,940
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98498; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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