Lakewood School District

Lakewood School District includes five schools serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in the Lakewood area: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with about 2,713 students overall. The district ranks below the Washington average, at the 24th percentile, and its average proficiency is about 36% across English language arts, math, and science compared with roughly 49% statewide. Among subjects, science is the district’s strongest area, while English language arts has the largest gap from the state.

Performance varies considerably among the schools. Cougar Creek Elementary School has the district’s highest ranking and is especially strong in math, with 46% proficiency compared with 31% districtwide. English Crossing Elementary has the strongest science results, at 60%, well above both the district and state averages; however, its English and math scores are closer to district levels. Lakewood High School leads the district in English language arts at 57% and has improved its ranking, but math and science remain weak. Its graduation rate is 77.4%, below the state’s 82.6%, while its dropout rate is higher than the state rate.

Lakewood Elementary School is the clearest area of concern, ranking in the 10th percentile and recording the district’s lowest results in all three tested subjects, particularly math in grades 3–5. Lakewood Middle School performs below the state overall but shows a relative strength in science and modest improvement in math. For families comparing schools, the main distinctions are Cougar Creek’s balanced performance and math strength, English Crossing’s science strength, the high school’s strong English results but substantial math and science needs, and Lakewood Elementary’s broad need for support. District priorities include improving math, strengthening high school science and graduation outcomes, and sharing effective practices between schools.