Is Glacier Park Elementary a good school?

Glacier Park Elementary ranks 234 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glacier Park Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 793 students attended Glacier Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Glacier Park Elementary?

Students at Glacier Park Elementary are 51% White, 26% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Glacier Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glacier Park Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Maple View Middle School High : Tahoma Senior High School

Glacier Park Elementary

Summary:

Glacier Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 768 students. As part of the highly-ranked Tahoma School District, Glacier Park Elementary consistently performs among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state.

Glacier Park Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests, especially in English Language Arts and Science. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to the surrounding area, also stands out. Additionally, Glacier Park Elementary has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students and higher per-student spending, suggesting effective resource allocation to support student learning.

While Glacier Park Elementary's overall performance is excellent, the school may have opportunities to further support the academic growth of specific student subgroups, such as students with special needs and English Language Learners. By exploring strategies to engage and support these populations, the school can maintain its high level of academic achievement across all demographics, cementing its position as a standout institution within the Tahoma School District and the broader educational landscape.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

23700 SE 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038-8198

(425) 413-3700

District: Tahoma School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,633

Students who attend Glacier Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Maple View Middle School
High:	Tahoma Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 793

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

Asian:

25.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glacier Park Elementary ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Asian (25.9%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glacier Park Elementary is 16.8. 4 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glacier Park Elementary is $16,633, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glacier Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glacier Park Elementary 234^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Glacier Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Tahoma School District:

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

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Rank History for Glacier Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	89.92	63^rd	1026	93.9%
2005	88.86	79^th	1031	92.3%
2006	91.59	40^th	1051	96.2%
2007	91.58	47^th	1069	95.6%
2008	94.14	19^th	1067	98.2%
2009	91.81	46^th	1072	95.7%
2010	93.97	19^th	1088	98.3%
2011	91.67	47^th	1092	95.7%
2012	93.37	17^th	1097	98.5%
2013	92.30	24^th	1106	97.8%
2015	93.14	50^th	1067	95.3%
2016	91.15	75^th	1053	92.9%
2017	92.37	58^th	1056	94.5%
2018	87.26	111^th	1054	89.5%
2019	87.03	122^nd	1130	89.2%
2021	87.35	132^nd	1107	88.1%
2022	85.58	158^th	1169	86.5%
2023	79.37	227^th	1169	80.6%
2024	78.83	234^th	1168	80.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	90.69	11^th	212	94.8%
2019	70.45	68^th	303	77.6%
2021	50.39	58^th	128	54.7%
2022	54.69	121^st	252	52.0%
2024	71.24	40^th	188	78.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.69	134^th	320	58.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.34	96^th	637	84.9%
2019	93.18	21^st	566	96.3%
2021	80.11	25^th	158	84.2%
2022	84.55	43^rd	478	91.0%
2023	58.16	103^rd	308	66.6%
2024	34.09	239^th	339	29.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.61	59^th	835	92.9%
2019	93.56	16^th	979	98.4%
2021	79.84	92^nd	854	89.2%
2022	81.51	81^st	1019	92.1%
2023	71.92	215^th	1013	78.8%
2024	64.19	312^th	1024	69.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.39	133^rd	1004	86.8%
2019	83.13	149^th	1068	86.0%
2021	84.40	138^th	1008	86.3%
2022	84.16	159^th	1100	85.5%
2023	81.56	185^th	1094	83.1%
2024	81.36	183^rd	1093	83.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	88.59	91^st	999	90.9%
2019	89.24	94^th	1075	91.3%
2021	86.72	132^nd	1025	87.1%
2022	85.16	146^th	1113	86.9%
2023	74.37	255^th	1099	76.8%
2024	75.48	245^th	1099	77.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	74.65	45^th	131	65.6%
2022	68.96	68^th	187	63.6%
2023	62.62	69^th	170	59.4%
2024	69.02	55^th	163	66.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.29	54^th	540	90.0%
2019	94.04	18^th	697	97.4%
2021	96.77	9^th	501	98.2%
2022	96.23	10^th	694	98.6%
2023	86.55	46^th	633	92.7%
2024	60.10	247^th	651	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Glacier Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	77.69	171^st	833	79.5%
2019	85.87	98^th	1027	90.5%
2021	79.19	165^th	943	82.5%
2022	78.65	204^th	1031	80.2%
2023	68.92	305^th	1011	69.8%
2024	73.42	258^th	1009	74.4%

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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: 3.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

I am still waiting to see the 5 star rating at this school. It has been nothing but a disappointment since my daughter starting attending here in kindergarten last year. So far, we have had "dud" teachers each year. The K teacher was smug, dry, and rude to the kids right in front of the parents. The 1st grade teacher has been very passive aggressive in their responses to questions about my daughters progress, as well as concerns about the classroom. Very condescending. The office staff seem to have every excuse in the world when bringing concerns to them. No one ever takes any responsibility for mistakes or oversights, which are constant. My child was lost by the school staff one day and they just shrugged it off. Many parents, when picking children up, are rude as well. Some just cut you off in the line to pick up your kid and just look at you like, "what?". The only positive so far has been the principal. He is a sincere man who takes responsibility for his staff, something they should learn to do for themselves. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Glacier Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	427	5	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	449
1996	427	5	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	449
1997	414	5	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1998	639	14	18	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	688
1999	640	14	24	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	702
2000	666	14	18	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	714
2001	623	19	21	12	10	n/a	n/a	0	685
2002	767	12	34	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	848
2003	767	12	34	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	848
2004	733	9	30	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	803
2005	761	11	33	22	8	n/a	n/a	0	835
2006	742	14	49	23	8	n/a	n/a	22	858
2007	768	23	50	25	8	n/a	n/a	23	897
2008	722	23	53	34	9	n/a	n/a	31	872
2009	748	26	47	26	7	n/a	n/a	28	882
2010	783	26	47	34	6	n/a	n/a	0	896
2011	705	16	35	54	3	7	26	0	846
2012	699	9	32	52	0	6	46	0	844
2013	717	10	27	49	0	6	68	0	877
2014	715	14	32	69	2	8	89	0	929
2015	719	13	37	86	1	9	108	0	973
2016	724	16	42	85	1	14	110	0	992
2017	720	19	52	102	0	11	101	0	1005
2018	453	15	35	78	1	15	68	0	665
2019	439	21	41	77	2	13	72	0	665
2020	458	23	60	82	2	13	69	0	707
2021	429	22	75	72	2	8	75	1	684
2022	424	36	126	75	5	7	79	0	752
2023	397	33	188	72	3	3	72	0	768
2024	404	37	205	77	1	3	66	0	793

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 Glacier Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	449	20.8	21.6	n/a
1996	449	20.8	21.6	n/a
1997	441	21.1	20.9	n/a
1998	688	33.0	20.8	n/a
1999	702	32.4	21.7	n/a
2000	714	31.8	22.5	n/a
2001	685	37.0	18.5	n/a
2002	848	41.3	20.5	9.1
2003	848	41.3	20.5	9.1
2004	803	39.0	20.6	10.3
2005	835	39.2	21.3	8.1
2006	858	40.3	21.3	8
2007	897	44.5	20.2	8.7
2008	872	42.9	20.3	7.1
2009	882	43.1	20.5	9.1
2010	896	44.8	20.0	10.2
2011	846	43.3	19.5	10.3
2012	844	41.9	20.1	9.1
2013	877	40.0	21.9	9.7
2014	929	n/a	n/a	11.1
2015	973	50.0	19.4	10.8
2016	992	44.0	22.5	8.7
2017	1005	43.7	22.9	9
2018	665	34.7	19.1	12.9
2019	665	34.9	19.0	12.6
2020	707	39.9	17.7	14.1
2021	684	40.8	16.7	12.9
2022	752	42.5	17.6	11.4
2023	768	45.0	17.0	16.4
2024	793	47.0	16.8	19

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 Glacier Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	449	20.8	21.6	n/a
1996	449	20.8	21.6	n/a
1997	441	21.1	20.9	n/a
1998	688	33.0	20.8	n/a
1999	702	32.4	21.7	n/a
2000	714	31.8	22.5	n/a
2001	685	37.0	18.5	n/a
2002	848	41.3	20.5	9.1
2003	848	41.3	20.5	9.1
2004	803	39.0	20.6	10.3
2005	835	39.2	21.3	8.1
2006	858	40.3	21.3	8
2007	897	44.5	20.2	8.7
2008	872	42.9	20.3	7.1
2009	882	43.1	20.5	9.1
2010	896	44.8	20.0	10.2
2011	846	43.3	19.5	10.3
2012	844	41.9	20.1	9.1
2013	877	40.0	21.9	9.7
2014	929	n/a	n/a	11.1
2015	973	50.0	19.4	10.8
2016	992	44.0	22.5	8.7
2017	1005	43.7	22.9	9
2018	665	34.7	19.1	12.9
2019	665	34.9	19.0	12.6
2020	707	39.9	17.7	14.1
2021	684	40.8	16.7	12.9
2022	752	42.5	17.6	11.4
2023	768	45.0	17.0	16.4
2024	793	47.0	16.8	19

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.

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