South Creek’s public schools score below 57% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
In South Creek, 33% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Creek, 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.
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.
South Creek’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,236 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
21 elementary schools, then seven middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 7% 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.
What’s behind South Creek’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Washington school districts. Both inputs trail the Washington average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Creek, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in South Creek · depends on your address
Graham Kapowsin High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,087 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Graham
Spanaway Lake High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,787 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
Bethel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,688 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
10th grade in South Creek · depends on your address
Graham Kapowsin High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,087 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Graham
Spanaway Lake High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,787 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
Bethel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,688 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
11th grade in South Creek · depends on your address
Graham Kapowsin High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,087 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Graham
Spanaway Lake High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,787 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
Bethel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,688 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
12th grade in South Creek · depends on your address
Graham Kapowsin High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,087 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Graham
Spanaway Lake High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,787 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
Bethel High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,688 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Spanaway
South Creek’s public schools are run by Bethel School District, which also serves Roy. 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.
Below the state in reading
South Creek vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share South Creek’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Creek | C+ | Bethel |
Every school in South Creek
30 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).
Questions about South Creek’s schools
Are South Creek’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools South Creek children attend score below 57% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Creek in?
Bethel School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 21,450 students in 35 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Creek kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Graham Kapowsin High School, Spanaway Lake High School and Bethel High School.
What is South Creek’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Bethel School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does South Creek spend per student?
$16,236 in Bethel School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What South Creek families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South Creek → They have their own page.
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.