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Shadow Lake Elementary School

22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Lake Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#618 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
41%
57%
53%
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Tigers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shadow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School?
507 students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shadow Lake Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Lake Elementary School?
Shadow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shadow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadow Lake Elementary School part of?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.

School Reviews
5   10/10/2025
I went to this school from 2014-2016, and it was one of my favorite schools that i have been to. All the teachers are really nice and they have an amazing educational program.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - autumn schut

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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