Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway, WA · Bethel School District · Grades K-5
820th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
Shining Mountain Elementary ranking
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.
Shining Mountain Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 325 students tested
Shining Mountain Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 626 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 28.4% | ▼ 21.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.5% | 26.5% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.7% | 18.7% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.9% | 12.3% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 9.1% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Shining Mountain Elementary
Typical home value $513K in zip 98387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Shining Mountain Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Elk Plain School of ChoiceBethel School District · 1 mi away511th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 47% - 6Centennial ElementaryBethel School District · 2 mi away580th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 42% - 8Pioneer Valley ElementaryBethel School District · 2.3 mi away319th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 7North Star ElementaryBethel School District · 2.3 mi away469th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 8Clover Creek ElementaryBethel School District · 2.9 mi away346th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 7Katherine G. Johnson Elementary SchoolBethel School District · 3.1 mi away388th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 55% - 6Rocky Ridge ElementaryBethel School District · 3.2 mi away517th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 4Evergreen ElementaryBethel School District · 3.3 mi away728th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
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.