B
Good
71/100

Sherwood Forest Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 34600 12TH AV SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Washington
Growth
B
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
357
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−15 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -25 pts, math -16 pts11th percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +11 pts, math -2 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -15 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)
Asian55%55%reading -18 pts, math -19 pts28th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -14 pts, math -8 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -10 pts, math -11 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 34600 12TH AV SW
City Federal Way
ZIP Code 98023
District 5302820
NCES School ID 530282002301
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98023

Understanding the community around Sherwood Forest Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $98,057
Per Capita Income $41,784
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $479,100
Median Rent $1,807
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 28.3%
White 21.0%
Asian 17.1%
Black 13.2%
Two or More Races 12.9%
Pacific Islander 7.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 357
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sherwood Forest Elementary School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School has 357 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Sherwood Forest Elementary School serve?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sherwood Forest Elementary School receive per student?
Sherwood Forest Elementary School receives $21,913 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sherwood Forest Elementary School in 98023 ▼
Avg Home Value
$614,458
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,025
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
34.5%

Other Schools in 98023

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026