Lake Wilderness Elementary vs Shadow Lake 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.
Lake Wilderness Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
Shadow Lake Elementary
Maple Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Lake Wilderness Elementary Maple Valley, Washington | Shadow Lake Elementary Maple Valley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,154 | #317 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7902 of 50,301 | #11415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 923 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Maple Valley | Maple Valley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 69.9).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 35.5%).
- •Shadow Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •Lake Wilderness Elementary is the larger school with 923 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary better than Shadow Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Wilderness Elementary ranks higher (75.1 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 Lake Wilderness Elementary and Shadow Lake Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Maple Valley and Maple Valley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wilderness Elementary: 923. Shadow Lake Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wilderness Elementary and Shadow Lake Elementary rank in Washington?
Lake Wilderness Elementary is 224th of 1,154 and Shadow Lake Elementary is 317th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).