Summary:
The 98038 zip code in Maple Valley, WA, is served by seven schools within the highly-ranked Tahoma School District, including one high school and six elementary schools, collectively educating over 7,000 students.
Overall, these are high-performing schools, with all ranking in the top 25% in the state. Cedar River Elementary stands out as the top elementary school, boasting the highest proficiency rates in English, math, and science. Tahoma Senior High School is also strong, with an excellent graduation rate and very high English proficiency, though its math scores are notably lower than the district's elementary schools. Shadow Lake Elementary, while still above state averages, has the lowest academic rankings and proficiency rates among the elementaries.
The Tahoma School District itself is a major asset, outperforming state averages by a significant margin in all subjects. A key finding is that higher per-student spending at a school, such as at Shadow Lake, does not automatically correlate with higher test scores, suggesting other factors are at play. For parents, the area offers consistently quality education, with the main variation being between the highest-performing elementary schools like Cedar River and Rock Creek and those with more modest results.
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