Lakeland Hills Elementary

Lakeland Hills Elementary serves 542 students in grades PreK through 5th in Auburn, Washington, earning a strong 7.4 out of 10 rating on MySchoolScout. The school ranks impressively at #281 out of 2,261 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile among Washington schools. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, Lakeland Hills maintains a manageable 16.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom interaction.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance with an 8.3 out of 10 academic score and 71% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels. The school draws families from the 98092 zip code area, where the median household income reaches $112,735 and median home values average $540,200. This economically stable community shows strong educational values, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 6.1%.

The area's population of approximately 50,679 creates a substantial community base while maintaining a neighborhood feel. Lakeland Hills Elementary operates as a regular public school in Auburn's small city setting, providing students with both academic excellence and the advantages of a close-knit community environment in Pierce County.