Glacier Park Elementary School

Glacier Park Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
23700 SE 280th St,  Maple Valley, WA
Tahoma School District
4.6
793 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
73.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
683:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
51.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.5%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/16/2024
Glacier Park Elementary in Maple Valley offers an exceptional educational experience. With dedicated staff and a nurturing environment, students thrive academically and personally. The curriculum is engaging, extracurriculars abound, and facilities are top-notch. It's a place where children grow aca...
5.0 parent
9/3/2020
We moved from another state to WA and glad that our daughter was going to Glacier Park for 2 years. She had learned and grown so much in the years she's at the school. She was well equipped to begin middle school thanks to the wonderful teachers.
5.0 parent
9/16/2018
Everybody is great and friendly. Non-judgemental and caring
5.0 parent
3/11/2017
My son's been attending Glacier Park for 2 years now and so far he's been thriving there. The teachers he's had have been wonderful, caring, and very talented in their profession. The school also gets a lot of volunteers and that makes a huge difference for the students and the teachers. The office...

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Glacier Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Maple Valley, WA, in the Maple Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Tahoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 793 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Glacier Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $803,215. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tahoma Open Doors, Tahoma Senior High School, Rainier Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Maple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glacier Park Elementary School.

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