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#750 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 34% in state

Trentwood School

Elementary School · East Valley School District (spokane) · Spokane Valley, WA

An East Valley School District (spokane) elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14701 E WELLESLEY AVE, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

  • Math 46% vs WA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$17,564
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Trentwood School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 SBA)
School
State
44%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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

70.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Trentwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,770/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane Valley), 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

$69,958

Median home value

$336,700

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

45.6%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99216; 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
Ev OnlineEnrollment path unverified4.0K–120.7 mi58Compare →
Ev Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.8 mi180Compare →
Continuous Curriculum SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–81.4 mi386Compare →
East Farms Steam SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–6Not available390Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Valley School District (spokane)

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$17,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trentwood School is listed in East Valley School District (Spokane); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trentwood School

Trentwood School is a public elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA, part of East Valley School District (spokane), serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trentwood School

What grades does Trentwood School serve?

Trentwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Trentwood School?

Trentwood School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trentwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trentwood School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trentwood School rank in WA?

Trentwood School ranks #750 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Trentwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trentwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Trentwood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trentwood School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trentwood School a charter school?

No, Trentwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trentwood School a Title I school?

No, Trentwood School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trentwood School?

70.3% of students at Trentwood 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 – 6th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 99216)
28,056
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
35.7
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 99216; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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