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#904 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 41% in state
Shaw Road Elementary
Elementary School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
A Puyallup School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1106 Shaw Rd, Puyallup, WA 98372
- Math 57% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shaw Road Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaw Road Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Puyallup), 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
$100,316
Median home value
$570,100
Median rent
$1,745/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98372; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Spinning ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Wildwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Cascade Christian - Puyallup ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 329 | 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.
Puyallup School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #9 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaw Road Elementary is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaw Road Elementary
Shaw Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaw Road Elementary
What grades does Shaw Road Elementary serve?
Shaw Road Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Shaw Road Elementary?
Shaw Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Road Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaw Road Elementary rank in WA?
Shaw Road Elementary ranks #904 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Shaw Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaw Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Shaw Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Road Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shaw Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Shaw Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaw Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shaw Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaw Road Elementary?
33.6% of students at Shaw Road 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (253) 841-8675
- Area population (ZIP 98372)
- 26,662
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 98372; 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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