A
Very Good
85/100

Shadow Lake Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 22620 Sweeney Road SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 77th percentile in Washington
Growth
B
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 62nd 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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
507
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%77/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%62/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% 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 +11 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 proficiency67% (+8 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+14 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
White67%62%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +15 pts, math +19 pts80th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +6 pts, math +12 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +20 pts, math +9 pts88th 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 22620 Sweeney Road SE
City Maple Valley
ZIP Code 98038
District 5308760
NCES School ID 530876001517
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98038

Understanding the community around Shadow Lake Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $135,304
Per Capita Income $53,372
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%
High School or Higher 97.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $659,000
Median Rent $2,090
Owner-Occupied 86.1%
Renter-Occupied 13.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Shadow Lake Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.6%
Two or More Races 12.4%
Asian 4.1%
Black 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 507
Teachers (FTE) 31.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Shadow Lake Elementary?
Shadow Lake Elementary has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Shadow Lake Elementary?
Shadow Lake Elementary has 507 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Shadow Lake Elementary serve?
Shadow Lake Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Shadow Lake Elementary receive per student?
Shadow Lake Elementary receives $19,426 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Shadow Lake Elementary in 98038 ▼
Avg Home Value
$784,277
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,056
1-Year Change
0.0%
% Renters
13.9%

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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