Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
820th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
21615 38th Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98387
(253)800-5200NCES ID 530048001750Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Shining Mountain Elementary 820th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 30th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 325 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 626 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 28.4% | ▼ 30.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.7% | 26.5% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 18.7% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 12.3% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 9.1% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 4.6% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Shining Mountain Elementary
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ELA 56% ▲16 · Math 55% ▲21Compare - #517Rocky Ridge ElementaryBethel School District · 3.2 mi away517th of 1,174
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ELA 42% ▲2 · Math 39% ▲5Compare
What school district is Shining Mountain Elementary in?
Shining Mountain Elementary is part of the Bethel School District district in Spanaway, Washington.
Is Shining Mountain Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shining Mountain Elementary 820th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Shining Mountain Elementary?
White 28%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 19%, Pacific Islander 12% (626 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shining Mountain Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98387 is $513K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.