Shining Mountain Elementary School

Shining Mountain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
21615 38th Ave E,  Spanaway, WA
Bethel School District
4.2
634 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Sewright
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
38.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
45.6%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
32.1%
Hispanic
25%
Two or more races
18.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
11.3%
Black
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#93 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/13/2020
My children came in the middle of the school year and the teachers were amazing at helping them integrate. The next year, was even better. COVID-19 happened and distance learning became the new thing, but teachers were open, honest, and communicative about the situation. As we start the next year di...
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1.0 parent
2/23/2018
Shining Mountain and the entire bethel school district is one of the worst I have ever seen. In the 5 years of schooling here my children have had 1 great teacher a couple descent teachers and 1 very poor teacher! Bullying has been a constant issue. They have been on lock down more this year than an...
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5.0 parent
11/27/2017
I really love this school! The office staff is very helpful and welcoming. The Teachers and Administrators are good at communicating with parents.Excellent School!
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5.0 parent
11/27/2017
I have nothing but great things to say about Shining Mountain. Love it!!
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