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Schools in Carnation · Riverview School District

Carnation’s public schools outscore 93% of Washington districts

On the state math tests, 57% of Carnation’s students scored proficient, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Carnation, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% 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
72%
▲ 19 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 17 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 10 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.2K
▼ 1% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
WA 17.7
Schools in town
4
1,910 students on the public path
In brief

Carnation’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 121 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Carnation’s, its schools beat 83%, lower than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 72% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,188 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Tolt Middle School, then Cedarcrest High School. 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 Carnation’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 93% of Washington school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (121)Better than 83%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,564 test results and a graduating class of 264 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Carnation’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,562 in math, 1,565 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Carnation Elementary SchoolRiverview School DistrictNo scores
6–8Tolt Middle SchoolRiverview School DistrictNo scores
9–12Cedarcrest High Schoolin DuvallNo scores

Carnation’s public schools are run by Riverview School District, which also serves Duvall. 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.

Riverview School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,996 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 17.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,188WA $18,444 · FY2024
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Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading72%
State average 53.4% · 1565 students tested
Math57%
State average 40.1% · 1562 students tested

Carnation vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CarnationARiverview

Every school in Carnation

5 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 Carnationby address
Carnation Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students14:1Rate it →
Tolt Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
633 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Carnationin other towns
Cedarcrest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Duvall
889 students22:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Clip
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
64 students18:1Rate it →
Parade
Grades PK–12
Alternative Education
86 students25:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Choice).

Questions about Carnation’s schools

Are Carnation’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Carnation children attend outscore 93% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Carnation in?

Riverview School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,996 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Carnation kids go to high school?

Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, with 889 students.

What is Carnation’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Riverview School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Carnation spend per student?

$18,188 in Riverview 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.