Cedar River Elementary vs Shadow Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 314 m 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
Shadow Lake Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Cedar River Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Shadow Lake Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,154 | #317 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2473 of 50,301 | #11415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| city | Maple Valley | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 69.9).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Cedar River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 35.5%).
- •Shadow Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Cedar River Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 479.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar River Elementary better than Shadow Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar River Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 69.9 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 Shadow Lake Elementary?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar River Elementary: 593. Shadow Lake Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar River Elementary and Shadow Lake Elementary rank in Washington?
Cedar River Elementary is 58th of 1,154 and Shadow Lake Elementary is 317th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).