Excellent
#250 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Maple Lawn Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner-bonney Lake School District · Sumner, WA
A Sumner-bonney Lake School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
- Math 69% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Lawn Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maple Lawn 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,671/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sumner), 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
$97,815
Median home value
$471,500
Median rent
$1,886/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98390; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Sumner Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Daffodil Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Northwest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 154 | 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.
Sumner-bonney Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Lawn Elementary is listed in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Lawn Elementary
Maple Lawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Sumner, WA, part of Sumner-bonney Lake School District, serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Lawn Elementary
What grades does Maple Lawn Elementary serve?
Maple Lawn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Lawn Elementary?
Maple Lawn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Lawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Lawn Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Lawn Elementary rank in WA?
Maple Lawn Elementary ranks #250 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Maple Lawn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Lawn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Maple Lawn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Lawn Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maple Lawn Elementary a charter school?
No, Maple Lawn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Lawn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Maple Lawn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Lawn Elementary?
35.7% of students at Maple Lawn 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (253) 891-4400
- Area population (ZIP 98390)
- 11,497
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 98390; 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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