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#1325 of 2,228 schools in WA

Wildwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA

A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2405 S 300TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98003

  • Math 31% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$17,898
Chronic Absenteeism54.6%

Students at Wildwood Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wildwood Elementary School 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,943/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), 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

$70,800

Median home value

$428,500

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Innocents School of the NorthwestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.2 mi24Compare →
Camelot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.8 mi293Compare →
Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–120.9 mi391Compare →
Lake Dolloff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.0 mi486Compare →

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.

Federal Way School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#7 of 41
District spending per student
$17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wildwood Elementary School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wildwood Elementary School

Wildwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wildwood Elementary School

What grades does Wildwood Elementary School serve?

Wildwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?

Wildwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wildwood Elementary School rank in WA?

Wildwood Elementary School ranks #1,325 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Wildwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wildwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Wildwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wildwood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wildwood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wildwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.3% of students at Wildwood 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
566
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.6%
Area population (ZIP 98003)
52,210
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
36.4
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 98003; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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