Tambark Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Tambark Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Bothell, Washington, serving 728 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Everett School District, which is ranked 43 out of 247 districts in the state, Tambark Creek consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in Washington with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tambark Creek's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages, often exceeding 85% proficiency. The school's 5th-grade students consistently outperform their peers in the Everett School District and the state, and the school's Asian students rank among the top 3 elementary schools in Washington. Tambark Creek also excels in supporting English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 2nd out of 320 Washington elementary schools in this category.

While Tambark Creek's academic excellence is impressive, the school also stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests a commitment to equity and inclusion, which is further evidenced by the school's strong performance for ELL students. Tambark Creek's high level of investment in resources and staffing, with a low student-to-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending, may contribute to its consistently strong academic outcomes. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ruby Bridges Elementary and Canyon Creek Elementary in the Northshore School District, Tambark Creek maintains a competitive edge in academic performance and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4419 180th St. SE
Bothell, WA 98012-6749

(425) 302-9200

District: Everett School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,487

Students who attend Tambark Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gateway Middle School
High:	Henry M. Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 728

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

65.8%

White:

21.0%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tambark Creek Elementary School ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Everett School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (65.8%), White (21%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Everett School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tambark Creek Elementary School is 18.4. 16 elementary schools in the Everett School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tambark Creek Elementary School employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tambark Creek Elementary School is $17,487. 16 elementary schools in the Everett School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tambark Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tambark Creek Elementary School 14^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Tambark Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Everett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Everett School District 43^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tambark Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	98.21	18^th	1107	98.4%
2022	97.93	9^th	1169	99.2%
2023	98.14	11^th	1169	99.1%
2024	98.02	14^th	1168	98.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.04	2^nd	320	99.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	98.14	15^th	1008	98.5%
2022	97.67	6^th	1100	99.5%
2023	97.84	11^th	1094	99.0%
2024	95.97	27^th	1093	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	97.20	17^th	1025	98.3%
2022	97.14	16^th	1113	98.6%
2023	97.86	6^th	1099	99.5%
2024	98.80	1^st	1099	99.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	89.59	11^th	187	94.1%
2023	93.46	2^nd	170	98.8%
2024	92.91	3^rd	163	98.2%

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Rank History for White students at Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	92.93	41^st	943	95.7%
2022	90.80	51^st	1031	95.1%
2023	84.36	129^th	1011	87.2%
2024	86.39	98^th	1009	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

88%

12%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2021

Our child went in-person for 7 months this year. Barely learned anything, very little communication from the teacher to parents. School isn't very welcoming, they don't even want parents inside. We don't even know what the classroom looks like. Teacher regularly cut online classes super short. Art and worksheets seems to have been done completely unassisted. For example, "I play TV" was not corrected for grammar. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 3, 2021

great school Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 28, 2021

Excellent staff. Well organised during covid times. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tambark Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	211	10	362	46	0	4	24	657
2021	177	11	417	47	2	5	30	689
2022	143	14	401	46	4	0	27	635
2023	153	16	479	48	3	0	29	728

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tambark Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	657	36.7	17.8	7.6
2021	689	40.2	17.1	5.7
2022	635	39.6	16.0	5.4
2023	728	39.3	18.4	7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tambark Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	657	36.7	17.8	7.6
2021	689	40.2	17.1	5.7
2022	635	39.6	16.0	5.4
2023	728	39.3	18.4	7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2020	95.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.5%	1.5%	96.2%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	97.0%	96.2%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%
2021	96.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%	0.0%	98.4%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	98.4%	99.2%	97.6%	98.4%	98.4%
2022	92.7%	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.6%	94.4%	96.0%	96.0%	96.0%	96.8%	96.8%	92.7%	96.8%	96.8%
2023	95.0%	0.8%	0.0%	3.3%	0.8%	97.5%	96.7%	96.7%	96.7%	97.5%	96.7%	95.8%	97.5%	97.5%
2024	94.7%	2.1%	0.0%	1.1%	0.0%	96.8%	95.8%	95.8%	95.8%	96.8%	95.8%	94.7%	96.8%	96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tambark Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$234 (2.2%)	$10,237 (97.8%)	$10,471
2021	$435 (2.9%)	$14,808 (97.1%)	$15,243
2022	$1,277 (7.3%)	$16,210 (92.7%)	$17,487

Data source: Washington Department of Education

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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 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th 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
Tambark Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4419 180th St. SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 302-9200	728	39	18.4	7.4%	153 (21.0%)	16 (2.2%)	48 (6.6%)	479 (65.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	98	14^th of 1168 public elementary schools	98.8%		98.1	11^th of 1169 public elementary schools	99.1%	3	93.9	93.9	83.2	90.6	95.6		89.6	85.5	87.4	93.0		88.5	94.7	96.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	96.8	95.8	94.7	96.8	96.8	$17,487	$1,277	$16,210
Cedar Wood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3414 168th St. SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-7700	707	38	18.4	19.8%	218 (30.8%)	38 (5.4%)	108 (15.3%)	264 (37.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (10.7%)	96.3	31^st of 1168 public elementary schools	97.3%		97.2	24^th of 1169 public elementary schools	97.9%	7	83.9	83.9	85.3	86.6	83.7		85.2	87.7	86.7	74.2		82.8	94.4	96.7	97.8	97.8	97.8	96.7	100.0	95.6	96.7	96.7	$18,589	$1,489	$17,101
Fernwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3933 Jewell RD	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-4500	757	48	15.7	4.1%	119 (15.7%)	14 (1.8%)	26 (3.4%)	560 (74.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	96.6	23^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	98.0%		97.5	19^th of 1169 public elementary schools	98.4%	4	85.0	85.0	85.2	80.3	85.7		83.9	87.1	83.8	88.6		86.6	97.3	97.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.2	100.0	100.0	98.2	98.2	$15,229	$401	$14,828
Woodside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17000 23rd Ave. SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-7800	562	32	17.5	40.6%	235 (41.8%)	33 (5.9%)	125 (22.2%)	117 (20.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.5%)	80.1	217^th of 1168 public elementary schools	81.4%		74.5	281^st of 1169 public elementary schools	76.0%	64	68.5	68.5	61.7	71.1	72.2		68.1	59.8	75.3	55.6		62.9	94.3	96.2	97.1	97.1	97.1	96.2	95.2	94.3	96.2	96.2	$18,139	$1,240	$16,899
Forest View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 156th St. SE	Everett	98208	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-7900	631	35	17.8	10.9%	200 (31.7%)	8 (1.3%)	62 (9.8%)	302 (47.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (8.7%)	96.1	36^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.9%		92.2	90^th of 1169 public elementary schools	92.3%	54	85.5	85.5	87.9	82.5	82.9		84.3	87.9	79.6	77.9		81.4	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$17,860	$1,215	$16,645
Ruby Bridges Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20510 49th Drive SE	Woodinville	98072	King County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-8700	465	34	13.4	10.3%	143 (30.8%)	17 (3.7%)	49 (10.5%)	220 (47.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	85.9	155^th of 1168 public elementary schools	86.7%		82.9	191^st of 1169 public elementary schools	83.7%	36	77.0	77.0	68.9	64.6	72.4		68.7	73.3	69.5	64.4		68.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$19,299	$415	$18,884
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 148th St. SE	Mill Creek	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-6800	668	39	17.0	24.7%	305 (45.7%)	27 (4.0%)	80 (12.0%)	178 (26.6%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.2%)	67 (10.0%)	93.7	67^th of 1168 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.1	74^th of 1169 public elementary schools	93.7%	7	85.6	85.6	78.8	74.6	81.7		78.1	82.3	72.2	76.7		76.9	92.2	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	96.1	$18,561	$1,089	$17,472
Silver Firs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5909 146th Pl. SE	Everett	98208	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-6500	534	32	16.9	15.7%	267 (50.0%)	20 (3.7%)	64 (12.0%)	130 (24.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (9.2%)	94.7	53^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	95.5%		95.5	43^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	96.3%	10	92.6	92.6	87.8	72.4	87.8		82.9	81.7	70.7	81.5		78.2	94.1	95.1	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	94.1	96.0	96.0	$18,572	$1,165	$17,407
Canyon Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21400 35 Av SE	Bothell	98021	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-5700	986	62	15.9	14.0%	346 (35.1%)	18 (1.8%)	80 (8.1%)	460 (46.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.8%)	95.4	47^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.0%		95.4	48^th of 1169 public elementary schools	95.9%	1	88.1	88.1	75.7	80.5	83.3		80.2	83.6	82.8	77.4		81.0	96.0	97.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	$16,194	$431	$15,763
Cathcart Elementary	Public	K-6	8201 188th St SE	Snohomish	98296	Snohomish County	Snohomish School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 563-7075	434	24	17.8	27.9%	305 (70.3%)	3 (0.7%)	82 (18.9%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	79.7	223^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	80.9%		79.4	226^th of 1169 public elementary schools	80.7%	3	70.8	70.8	62.5	70.8	60.6	57.7	62.6	68.1	75.0	54.2	57.7	63.1	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	$17,149	$251	$16,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Tambark Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Tambark Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tambark Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gateway Middle School
High : Henry M. Jackson High School

How many students attend Tambark Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 728 students attended Tambark Creek Elementary School.

Is Tambark Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Tambark Creek Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

What district is Tambark Creek Elementary School in?

Everett School District

What is the racial makeup of Tambark Creek Elementary School?

Students at Tambark Creek Elementary School are 66% Asian, 21% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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