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#1233 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Kent School District · Black Diamond, WA
A Kent School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
31135 228th Ave SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010
- Math 57% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sawyer Woods Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sawyer Woods Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Black Diamond), 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
$148,692
Median home value
$793,300
Median rent
$2,304/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Glacier Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Grass Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Rock Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kent School District
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #21 of 42
- District spending per student
- $19,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is listed in Kent School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Black Diamond, WA, part of Kent School District, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sawyer Woods Elementary School
What grades does Sawyer Woods Elementary School serve?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Woods Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sawyer Woods Elementary School rank in WA?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks #1,233 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sawyer Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sawyer Woods Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sawyer Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sawyer Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sawyer Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sawyer Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Sawyer Woods Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (253) 373-7750
- Area population (ZIP 98010)
- 6,351
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 98010; 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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