Northwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Edgewood, WA, serving 685 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 88 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northwood Elementary consistently outperforms the Puyallup School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.52% of Northwood students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.82% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade ELA, where 63.21% of students were proficient or better, compared to 53.11% for the district and 53.6% for the state. In math, Northwood's 54.82% proficiency rate for all grades is significantly higher than the district's 43.33% and the state's 41.68%. Northwood also excels in science, with 66.36% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 58.12% for the district and 56.86% for the state.
Compared to nearby schools in the Puyallup School District, Northwood Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. For example, Karshner Elementary, which is only 2.85 miles away, has significantly lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking than Northwood. This suggests that Northwood may be an attractive option for families in the area seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children.
Students at Northwood Elementary are 42% White, 16% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Students who attend Northwood Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Edgemont Junior HighHigh : Puyallup High School
In the 2023-24 school year, 714 students attended Northwood Elementary.
Northwood Elementary ranks 425th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Puyallup School District