Best Public Schools in Black Diamond, WA

Summary:

The city of Black Diamond, Washington is home to two elementary schools: Sawyer Woods Elementary School and Black Diamond Elementary. Based on the data analysis, Sawyer Woods Elementary stands out as the high-performing school in the area, consistently outpacing the Kent School District and the state of Washington in academic achievement.

Sawyer Woods Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with over 58% of students proficient or better in SBAC Math, compared to just 34% for the district and 42% for the state. The school also maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Washington. While Black Diamond Elementary performs closer to the district and state averages, Sawyer Woods' diverse student population and higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch do not appear to hinder its academic success, suggesting the school has effective strategies in place to support all learners.

Overall, the data highlights the strong performance of Sawyer Woods Elementary School within the Enumclaw School District, providing valuable insights for parents and district leaders to consider when making decisions about resource allocation and support for student success in the Black Diamond area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Diamond Elementary	Public	K-5	25314 Baker Street	Black Diamond	98010	King County	Enumclaw School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 802-7570	397	25	16.2	24.7%	250 (63.0%)	8 (2.0%)	74 (18.6%)	36 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.3%)	52	537^th of 1168 public elementary schools	54.0%		55.1	484^th of 1169 public elementary schools	58.6%	53	58.3	58.3	59.3	50.7	57.5	55.4	42.4	40.6	43.8	42.1	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	87.5	83.3	83.3	83.3	$16,227	$709	$15,518
Sawyer Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31135 228th Ave SE	Black Diamond	98010	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 373-7750	414	24	17.2	30.0%	238 (57.5%)	23 (5.6%)	56 (13.5%)	46 (11.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.4%)	65.8	373^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	68.1%		75.3	272^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	76.7%	101	66.2	66.2	54.2	41.9	63.1	53.1	65.2	54.1	58.5	58.7	85.7	85.7	90.5	90.5	90.5	85.7	90.5	90.5	85.7	85.7	$17,757	$750	$17,006

Cities Near Black Diamond

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Maple Valley	3.07 mi	9	15^th
Kent	3.12 mi	37	198^th
Ravensdale	4.25 mi	1	14^th
Covington	5.06 mi	8	130^th
Auburn	5.86 mi	35	214^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.