Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Star Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Star Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Star Lake Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Star Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star Lake Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1164 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
14%
5%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Star Lake Elementary School is ranked #1164 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Star Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Star Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adelaide Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Star Lake Elementary School?
360 students attend Star Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Star Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Lake Elementary School?
Star Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Star Lake Elementary School offer ?
Star Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Star Lake Elementary School part of?
Star Lake Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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