Is Tahoma Elementary a good school?

Tahoma Elementary ranks 233 rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tahoma Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Tahoma Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Tahoma Elementary?

Students at Tahoma Elementary are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Tahoma Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tahoma Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Summit Trail Middle School High : Tahoma Senior High School

Tahoma Elementary

Summary:

Tahoma Elementary is a public elementary school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 699. It is part of the Tahoma School District, which is ranked 9th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tahoma Elementary consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, its ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 65.54%, compared to the state average of 52.63%, and its Math proficiency rate was 62.15%, compared to the state average of 41.68%. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of diverse student subgroups, such as ranking 21st out of 651 Washington elementary schools in ELA for Hispanic students and 76th out of 339 schools for Special Education students. With a relatively diverse student population and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Tahoma Elementary stands out as a high-performing and equitable school within the Tahoma School District.

When compared to nearby schools, Tahoma Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better in academic metrics, but it lags behind some of the top-performing schools in the Issaquah School District, such as Maple Hills Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 10% of Washington elementary schools. Tahoma Elementary's funding and resources have fluctuated over the years, which may impact its ability to maintain its high level of performance and support for students. Overall, Tahoma Elementary is a standout school that excels in academic achievement, subgroup equity, and racial diversity, making it a desirable choice for families in the Maple Valley area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

24425 SE 216th ST
Maple Valley, WA 98038

(425) 413-3600

District: Tahoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,755

Students who attend Tahoma Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.0%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tahoma Elementary ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tahoma Elementary is 16.2. 3 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 Tahoma Elementary is $17,755, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tahoma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoma Elementary 233^rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Tahoma 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 Tahoma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	89.54	93^rd	1130	91.8%
2021	84.09	165^th	1107	85.1%
2022	85.87	157^th	1169	86.6%
2023	77.26	253^rd	1169	78.4%
2024	78.96	233^rd	1168	80.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.31	61^st	194	68.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	58.76	172^nd	566	69.6%
2021	34.98	117^th	158	25.9%
2022	59.52	134^th	478	72.0%
2023	58.32	102^nd	308	66.9%
2024	67.90	76^th	339	77.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	79.75	96^th	979	90.2%
2021	74.26	127^th	854	85.1%
2022	80.54	92^nd	1019	91.0%
2023	84.28	77^th	1013	92.4%
2024	70.89	227^th	1024	77.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.83	119^th	1068	88.9%
2021	85.52	126^th	1008	87.5%
2022	87.99	115^th	1100	89.5%
2023	75.10	240^th	1094	78.1%
2024	78.15	219^th	1093	80.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.72	59^th	1075	94.5%
2021	80.71	183^rd	1025	82.1%
2022	82.48	179^th	1113	83.9%
2023	76.64	231^st	1099	79.0%
2024	77.71	224^th	1099	79.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	97.79	7^th	697	99.0%
2023	92.87	16^th	633	97.5%
2024	90.20	21^st	651	96.8%

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Rank History for White students at Tahoma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.08	110^th	1027	89.3%
2021	73.38	226^th	943	76.0%
2022	78.19	210^th	1031	79.6%
2023	63.68	357^th	1011	64.7%
2024	71.16	275^th	1009	72.7%

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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

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Enrollment information for Tahoma Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	530	12	15	61	3	12	47	0	680
2019	555	11	16	62	2	14	53	0	713
2020	574	7	12	62	2	15	68	0	740
2021	493	6	25	57	1	4	73	0	659
2022	491	9	40	58	4	1	62	1	666
2023	499	10	45	71	4	1	68	1	699
2024	462	10	53	80	3	1	67	3	679

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 Tahoma Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	680	34.2	19.8	10.6
2019	713	35.7	19.9	11.9
2020	740	41.1	18.0	11.1
2021	659	42.1	15.6	9.4
2022	666	41.7	15.9	9.3
2023	699	42.1	16.5	16.6
2024	679	41.8	16.2	17.5

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 Tahoma Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	680	34.2	19.8	10.6
2019	713	35.7	19.9	11.9
2020	740	41.1	18.0	11.1
2021	659	42.1	15.6	9.4
2022	666	41.7	15.9	9.3
2023	699	42.1	16.5	16.6
2024	679	41.8	16.2	17.5

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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