Lake Wilderness Elementary vs Rock Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
Rock Creek Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
| Measure | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Rock Creek Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,154 | #126 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7902 of 50,301 | #4676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 923 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| city | Maple Valley | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 75.1).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 21.1%).
- •Rock Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.2).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary is the larger school with 923 students compared with 686.
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 Lake Wilderness Elementary better than Rock Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Elementary ranks higher (80.6 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Rock Creek Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wilderness Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 and Rock Creek Elementary is 126th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).