Five Washington Schools Hit Top 10% for Student Growth

Schools in two Washington districts are proving that every student can thrive when given the right support.

The Washington State School Recognition Program honored five schools from Enumclaw and White River districts on May 5 for exceptional student achievement. Three belong to Enumclaw, two to White River.

Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw reached the top 10% statewide for multiracial student growth in both English and math. That means students made remarkable progress compared to peers with similar starting points.

Sunrise Elementary, also in Enumclaw, saw its low-income students hit top 10% proficiency rates. These students didn't just improve. They outperformed 90% of schools across Washington.

Thunder Mountain Middle School earned triple recognition. Its low-income students, Hispanic/Latino students, and students with disabilities all reached top 10% proficiency growth in English and math.

Across the White River, Glacier Middle School celebrated wins for its Black student population. The group reached top 10% for both proficiency growth and individual student progress in English and math.

Mountain Meadow Elementary rounded out the honors with students performing in the top 20% statewide between 2022 and 2025. Three years of sustained excellence shows this wasn't a fluke.

The Ripple Effect

These awards shine a spotlight on something bigger than test scores. When schools focus on helping students who face the most barriers, everyone benefits.

Student growth percentiles measure how much progress a child makes compared to peers who started at the same level. It's not about who scores highest. It's about who climbs furthest.

These five schools proved that zip codes and family income don't have to determine futures. The recognition celebrates teachers who refused to accept achievement gaps as inevitable.

Washington students in these communities are getting the message loud and clear: your school believes you can succeed, and they'll help you get there.