Rock Creek Elementary

Summary:

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Maple Valley, Washington, serving 725 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the highly-ranked Tahoma School District.

Rock Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with students outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.41% of Rock Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and 71.8% in the Tahoma School District. In math, 65.01% of Rock Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 41.68% statewide and 62.16% in the district. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic and multi-racial students, ranking among the top 2% and 7% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. With a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.45%), Rock Creek serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's high spending per student ($17,235 in 2021-2022) indicates a commitment to providing quality resources and support for its diverse student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Tahoma School District, Rock Creek generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. Nearby schools like Cedar River Elementary and Lake Wilderness Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, but Rock Creek stands out as a consistent top performer. In contrast, elementary schools in the Kent School District, which has a lower overall ranking, tend to have lower academic achievement compared to Rock Creek and the other Tahoma schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
       Maple Valley, WA  98038-8307


(425) 413-3300

District: Tahoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,235 Help


Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Summit Trail Middle School
High:    Tahoma Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Asian:
21.4%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Creek Elementary ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rock Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Asian (21.4%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 16.6, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Creek Elementary is $17,235. 4 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Creek Elementary 137th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Rock Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tahoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoma School District 9th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.39 144th 1026 86.0%
2005 85.34 114th 1031 88.9%
2006 93.91 20th 1051 98.1%
2007 95.19 18th 1069 98.3%
2008 93.64 26th 1067 97.6%
2009 93.06 31st 1072 97.1%
2010 90.37 62nd 1088 94.3%
2011 89.90 64th 1092 94.1%
2012 85.90 95th 1097 91.3%
2013 86.29 90th 1106 91.9%
2015 82.42 160th 1067 85.0%
2016 83.39 154th 1053 85.4%
2017 85.67 131st 1056 87.6%
2018 86.62 117th 1054 88.9%
2019 87.24 119th 1130 89.5%
2021 96.60 41st 1107 96.3%
2022 94.89 50th 1169 95.7%
2023 89.92 116th 1169 90.1%
2024 87.38 137th 1168 88.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 42nd 212 80.2%
2019 76.40 48th 303 84.2%
2022 85.26 26th 252 89.7%
2023 86.72 7th 194 96.4%
2024 83.04 13th 188 93.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.06 56th 320 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.21 105th 637 83.5%
2019 68.95 119th 566 79.0%
2021 88.44 13th 158 91.8%
2022 92.29 23rd 478 95.2%
2023 68.97 67th 308 78.2%
2024 61.58 106th 339 68.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.53 247th 835 70.4%
2019 60.78 350th 979 64.2%
2021 97.58 10th 854 98.8%
2022 90.31 31st 1019 97.0%
2023 81.74 107th 1013 89.4%
2024 82.13 93rd 1024 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.66 92nd 1004 90.8%
2019 85.68 123rd 1068 88.5%
2021 95.44 45th 1008 95.5%
2022 93.78 51st 1100 95.4%
2023 88.40 110th 1094 89.9%
2024 87.03 127th 1093 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 139th 999 86.1%
2019 88.19 108th 1075 90.0%
2021 96.87 24th 1025 97.7%
2022 95.53 35th 1113 96.9%
2023 90.34 88th 1099 92.0%
2024 86.37 130th 1099 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.95 81st 201 59.7%
2021 54.97 68th 131 48.1%
2022 62.35 86th 187 54.0%
2023 73.18 45th 170 73.5%
2024 76.00 44th 163 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 55th 540 89.8%
2019 90.31 38th 697 94.5%
2021 98.33 5th 501 99.0%
2022 99.24 2nd 694 99.7%
2023 87.90 34th 633 94.6%
2024 91.24 16th 651 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.01 165th 833 80.2%
2019 86.52 87th 1027 91.5%
2021 96.78 10th 943 98.9%
2022 92.29 32nd 1031 96.9%
2023 85.18 122nd 1011 87.9%
2024 82.80 146th 1009 85.5%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rock Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 662 4 9 4 7 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 711 1 14 12 4 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 817 5 23 8 4 n/a n/a 0 857
1996 817 5 23 8 4 n/a n/a 0 857
1997 896 9 21 16 4 n/a n/a 0 946
1998 816 4 26 12 7 n/a n/a 0 865
1999 844 6 27 21 9 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 915 10 31 20 7 n/a n/a 0 983
2001 831 8 19 27 8 n/a n/a 0 893
2002 736 9 16 21 7 n/a n/a 0 789
2003 736 9 16 21 7 n/a n/a 0 789
2004 770 15 22 24 9 n/a n/a 0 840
2005 696 13 22 15 13 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 725 14 24 15 12 n/a n/a 4 794
2007 729 14 28 14 7 n/a n/a 7 799
2008 733 14 29 17 6 n/a n/a 15 814
2009 739 14 33 30 5 n/a n/a 24 845
2010 731 12 36 37 3 n/a n/a 0 819
2011 757 16 39 59 1 2 40 0 914
2012 746 11 36 64 0 3 58 0 918
2013 737 15 38 69 1 4 72 0 936
2014 730 11 31 66 1 5 66 0 910
2015 748 13 27 80 1 5 71 0 945
2016 779 17 22 93 2 6 71 0 990
2017 781 24 26 82 5 9 78 0 1005
2018 513 12 41 71 3 8 58 0 706
2019 484 13 61 70 1 9 66 0 704
2020 470 15 70 77 0 8 76 0 716
2021 430 11 81 68 1 8 89 0 688
2022 397 28 116 74 4 2 90 0 711
2023 362 35 155 75 4 2 92 0 725

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 Rock Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 686 30.3 22.6 n/a
1994 742 33.3 22.3 n/a
1995 857 41.0 20.9 n/a
1996 857 41.0 20.9 n/a
1997 946 42.1 22.5 n/a
1998 865 42.5 20.4 n/a
1999 907 41.5 21.9 n/a
2000 983 44.1 22.3 n/a
2001 893 40.5 22.0 n/a
2002 789 41.9 18.8 7.2
2003 789 41.9 18.8 7.2
2004 840 42.0 20.0 8.2
2005 759 41.7 18.2 7.5
2006 794 41.6 19.1 8
2007 799 41.6 19.2 7.7
2008 814 41.3 19.7 4.8
2009 845 41.2 20.5 8.2
2010 819 40.8 20.0 8.1
2011 914 43.6 20.9 14.2
2012 918 44.7 20.5 17.9
2013 936 46.1 20.3 17.5
2014 910 n/a n/a 15.4
2015 945 49.0 19.2 15.1
2016 990 45.0 22.0 15.1
2017 1005 43.7 22.9 12.8
2018 706 37.4 18.8 5.8
2019 704 39.4 17.8 8.9
2020 716 42.5 16.8 10.8
2021 688 42.4 16.2 8.7
2022 711 43.0 16.5 9.4
2023 725 43.5 16.6 15.4

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 Rock Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 686 30.3 22.6 n/a
1994 742 33.3 22.3 n/a
1995 857 41.0 20.9 n/a
1996 857 41.0 20.9 n/a
1997 946 42.1 22.5 n/a
1998 865 42.5 20.4 n/a
1999 907 41.5 21.9 n/a
2000 983 44.1 22.3 n/a
2001 893 40.5 22.0 n/a
2002 789 41.9 18.8 7.2
2003 789 41.9 18.8 7.2
2004 840 42.0 20.0 8.2
2005 759 41.7 18.2 7.5
2006 794 41.6 19.1 8
2007 799 41.6 19.2 7.7
2008 814 41.3 19.7 4.8
2009 845 41.2 20.5 8.2
2010 819 40.8 20.0 8.1
2011 914 43.6 20.9 14.2
2012 918 44.7 20.5 17.9
2013 936 46.1 20.3 17.5
2014 910 n/a n/a 15.4
2015 945 49.0 19.2 15.1
2016 990 45.0 22.0 15.1
2017 1005 43.7 22.9 12.8
2018 706 37.4 18.8 5.8
2019 704 39.4 17.8 8.9
2020 716 42.5 16.8 10.8
2021 688 42.4 16.2 8.7
2022 711 43.0 16.5 9.4
2023 725 43.5 16.6 15.4

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

Rock Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.1%0.0%0.0%0.7%93.3%93.3%92.6%92.6%92.6%93.3%
201794.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%96.7%98.0%96.0%96.7%98.7%98.0%
201888.4%0.0%0.0%1.1%3.2%91.6%93.7%91.6%93.7%93.7%93.7%
201986.3%0.0%0.0%1.7%6.0%88.0%88.9%93.2%88.9%93.2%88.9%
202094.3%3.3%0.8%0.0%1.6%95.9%95.9%97.6%95.1%95.9%96.8%96.8%96.8%95.9%
202196.3%2.8%0.0%0.0%0.9%96.3%96.3%98.1%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%
202293.2%1.7%0.0%0.9%1.7%95.7%95.7%97.4%94.9%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%
202391.9%2.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
202491.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.7%92.8%95.5%91.0%92.8%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Rock Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.9%0.3%0.0%5.1%95.1%95.4%95.9%95.2%95.5%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $450 (3.3%) $13,289 (96.7%) $13,739
2020 $14 (0.1%) $10,756 (99.9%) $10,769
2021 $153 (0.9%) $16,311 (99.1%) $16,464
2022 $329 (1.9%) $16,906 (98.1%) $17,235

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)80.377.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tahoma School District)73.667.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rock Creek Elementary)78.673
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Tahoma School District)75.367
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)72.567.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tahoma School District)75.472.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Rock Creek Elementary)7564.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Tahoma School District)75.469.5
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)78.184
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tahoma School District)77.772.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Rock Creek Elementary)66.470.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (Tahoma School District)70.160.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Rock Creek Elementary)8283.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Tahoma School District)78.874.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rock Creek Elementary)7776.7
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tahoma School District)75.769.5
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Rock Creek Elementary)73.269.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Tahoma School District)68.259.5
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Rock Creek Elementary)8283.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Tahoma School District)74.168.5
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704725
 3%
African American1335
 169.2%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian61155
 154.1%
Hispanic7075
 7.1%
Pacific Islander92
 77.8%
White484362
 25.2%
Two or More Races6692
 39.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%15.4%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Rock Creek Elementary.

Students at Rock Creek Elementary are 50% White, 21% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Rock Creek Elementary ranks 137th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rock Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summit Trail Middle School
High : Tahoma Senior High School


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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.

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