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Schools in Black Diamond · Enumclaw School District

Black Diamond’s public schools outscore 73% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Black Diamond, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#95of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 6 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
83%
▼ 1 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.8K
▼ 9% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.8
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
2,775 students on the public path
In brief

Black Diamond’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 148 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Black Diamond’s, its schools beat 53%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,841 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Black Diamond’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 73% of Washington school districts, #95 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores are above the Washington average; graduation is below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 73%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (148)Better than 53%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,144 test results and a graduating class of 314 could put Black Diamond anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Black Diamond’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,138 in math, 2,151 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Black Diamond, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Black Diamond ElementaryEnumclaw School DistrictNo scores
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–12Enumclaw Sr High Schoolin EnumclawNo scores

Black Diamond’s public schools are run by Enumclaw School District, which also serves Enumclaw. Parts of Black Diamond (7% and 7% of its land) are served by Kent and Tahoma instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Enumclaw School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 4,542 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 18.8 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,841WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading59%
State average 53.4% · 2151 students tested
Math43%
State average 40.1% · 2138 students tested

Black Diamond vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Black Diamond’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Black DiamondB+Enumclaw

Every school in Black Diamond

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Black Diamondby address
Black Diamond Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
414 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Black Diamondin other towns
Enumclaw Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Enumclaw
522 students21:1Rate it →
Thunder Mountain Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Enumclaw
506 students23:1Rate it →
Enumclaw Sr High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Enumclaw
1,333 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Black Diamond’s schools

Are Black Diamond’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Black Diamond children attend outscore 73% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #95 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Black Diamond in?

Enumclaw School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,542 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Black Diamond are served by Kent and Tahoma.

Where do Black Diamond kids go to high school?

Enumclaw Sr High School in Enumclaw, with 1,333 students.

What is Black Diamond’s graduation rate?

83% of the class of 2023 in Enumclaw School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Black Diamond spend per student?

$16,841 in Enumclaw School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.