Summary:
Carnation, Washington, has five schools serving approximately 1,662 students from pre-K through 12th grade, all within the highly rated Riverview School District, a largely strong district ranked in the 94th percentile statewide.
The two traditional elementary schools are the strongest overall part of the local system. Stillwater Elementary has the area’s highest science proficiency, at 82.29%, and its ranking has steadily improved to the 81st percentile. It also produced the strongest fifth-grade results. Carnation Elementary School had the biggest ranking rebound, reaching the 82nd percentile after a notable one-year improvement. It posted the area’s highest elementary math result, 64.77%, and improved substantially in English, math, and science. Tolt Middle School is also relatively strong statewide, ranking in the 76th percentile. Its English and math results were above state averages, but science proficiency was 50.27%, well below the district and down from the prior year.
The smaller programs require more cautious interpretation because many results are suppressed. Parade, an alternative school serving pre-K through 12th grade, had 55.26% English proficiency but only 26.19% in math, making math the clearest area for follow-up; its small enrollment limits detailed comparisons. Clip, a high school with 64 students, reported a 79% graduation rate, below both the district and state rates, along with below-district English performance. Overall, families will find the strongest and most consistent results at the elementary schools, while middle-school science, alternative-school math, and high-school completion deserve closer attention.
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