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#432 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 19% in state

Rocky Ridge Elementary

Elementary School · Bethel School District · Graham, WA

A Bethel School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6514 260th St E, Graham, WA 98338

  • Math 45% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$15,370
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Rocky Ridge Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rocky Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated763/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$112,788

Median home value

$471,800

Median rent

$1,889/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.2 mi565Compare →
Kapowsin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–52.5 mi351Compare →
North Star ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.5 mi463Compare →
Shining Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–53.2 mi626Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethel School District

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#7 of 33
District spending per student
$15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rocky Ridge Elementary is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rocky Ridge Elementary

Rocky Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rocky Ridge Elementary

What grades does Rocky Ridge Elementary serve?

Rocky Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary?

Rocky Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rocky Ridge Elementary rank in WA?

Rocky Ridge Elementary ranks #432 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Rocky Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rocky Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Ridge Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rocky Ridge Elementary a charter school?

No, Rocky Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rocky Ridge Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rocky Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Ridge Elementary?

58.0% of students at Rocky Ridge 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 – 5th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 98338)
32,726
Area average commute
41.2 min
Area median age
37
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 98338; 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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