Cedar River Elementary vs Lake Wilderness Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar River Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
| Measure | Cedar River Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,154 | #224 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2473 of 50,301 | #7902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 71% |
| city | Maple Valley | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 75.1).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 21.1%).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.2).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary is the larger school with 923 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar River Elementary better than Lake Wilderness Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar River Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 75.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cedar River Elementary and Lake Wilderness Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Elementary: 593. Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Elementary and Lake Wilderness Elementary rank in Washington?
Cedar River Elementary is 58th of 1,154 and Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).