Is Cedar River Elementary a good school?

Yes. Cedar River Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Cedar River Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Cedar River Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cedar River Elementary?

Students at Cedar River Elementary are 55% White, 21% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Cedar River Elementary attend?

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

Cedar River Elementary

Summary:

Cedar River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 601 students. This exceptional school 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.

Cedar River Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with students performing significantly better than the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.07% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 78.03% were proficient or better in Math. The school's diverse student population, with 55.24% White, 3.49% African American, 8.99% Hispanic, 20.63% Asian, and 11.31% two or more races, suggests a focus on equity and inclusion. Additionally, the school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.48%) and their high academic achievement indicate that Cedar River Elementary is able to provide a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Tahoma School District and the nearby Kent School District, Cedar River Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, outperforming its counterparts on standardized test scores in both English Language Arts and Math. The school's high per-student spending and low student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6 students per teacher may contribute to its consistent academic excellence and ability to provide a well-rounded education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

22615 Sweeney Rd SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038

(425) 413-5400

District: Tahoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,767

Students who attend Cedar River Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

Asian:

20.6%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar River Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Tahoma School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Asian (20.6%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar River Elementary is 16.6, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar River Elementary is $17,767, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Tahoma School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar River Elementary 62^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cedar River 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 Cedar River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	93.15	55^th	1130	95.1%
2021	93.24	79^th	1107	92.9%
2022	95.09	47^th	1169	96.0%
2023	93.90	63^rd	1169	94.6%
2024	94.07	62^nd	1168	94.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.20	34^th	303	88.8%
2021	90.66	5^th	128	96.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	87.05	39^th	566	93.1%
2021	91.00	7^th	158	95.6%
2022	95.79	9^th	478	98.1%
2023	73.04	55^th	308	82.1%
2024	80.61	38^th	339	88.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	69.66	208^th	979	78.8%
2021	76.59	113^th	854	86.8%
2022	93.98	18^th	1019	98.2%
2023	85.98	65^th	1013	93.6%
2024	86.84	53^rd	1024	94.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	89.90	71^st	1068	93.4%
2021	88.37	104^th	1008	89.7%
2022	93.09	58^th	1100	94.7%
2023	91.87	73^rd	1094	93.3%
2024	94.48	45^th	1093	95.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	94.79	21^st	1075	98.0%
2021	94.89	52^nd	1025	94.9%
2022	95.48	36^th	1113	96.8%
2023	94.15	52^nd	1099	95.3%
2024	91.28	81^st	1099	92.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	80.25	28^th	131	78.6%
2022	76.02	48^th	187	74.3%
2023	86.38	27^th	170	84.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	88.82	23^rd	501	95.4%
2022	96.84	9^th	694	98.7%
2024	94.87	9^th	651	98.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cedar River Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.81	30^th	1027	97.1%
2021	88.63	80^th	943	91.5%
2022	92.70	28^th	1031	97.3%
2023	91.59	52^nd	1011	94.9%
2024	89.74	60^th	1009	94.1%

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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 Cedar River Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	448	14	25	44	1	2	63	0	597
2019	413	15	32	50	1	3	61	0	575
2020	426	15	44	61	0	5	62	0	613
2021	383	18	46	62	0	3	78	1	591
2022	352	18	87	57	3	4	64	1	586
2023	332	21	124	54	1	1	68	0	601

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 Cedar River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	597	32.1	18.5	7.7
2019	575	32.1	17.8	7.3
2020	613	36.0	17.0	11.1
2021	591	37.8	15.6	10.7
2022	586	38.0	15.4	7.2
2023	601	36.0	16.6	12.5

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 Cedar River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	597	32.1	18.5	7.7
2019	575	32.1	17.8	7.3
2020	613	36.0	17.0	11.1
2021	591	37.8	15.6	10.7
2022	586	38.0	15.4	7.2
2023	601	36.0	16.6	12.5

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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