Riverview School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Riverview School District

The Riverview School District serves a wide, mostly rural stretch of King County east of Seattle, encompassing the towns of Carnation, Duvall, and parts of several smaller communities. It is a full PK through 12 district with a single comprehensive high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools, plus a few alternative programs. The student population is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic enrollment and smaller shares of Asian and multiracial students. The district is growing, particularly in the Duvall area, and voters recently approved a capital bond to build a new elementary school to accommodate that growth, with an opening possible in the near future. The same bond will fund safety upgrades and modernize aging facilities across the district. The bond replaces an expiring one, so the tax rate is expected to hold steady. A boundary review committee is now at work, which means attendance zones will likely shift for some families. In addition to the bond, voters renewed a levy that supports staffing, special education, athletics, and extracurriculars. The district has also adopted a new English Language Arts curriculum for elementary grades, implemented recently.

Academically, the district’s overall proficiency across tested grades and subjects places it above the midpoint among King County’s districts. That is a solid position, though it is not near the top of the county. In math, proficiency rates vary by grade, with the highest rates in the early elementary grades and a noticeable dip in middle school. The strongest math performance comes in fourth grade, while sixth grade shows a weaker result; a parent may want to ask the school about how math instruction transitions between elementary and middle school. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with fourth grade again the strongest and some softer spots in third and sixth grades. Science results are stronger, particularly in fifth grade, though the eighth-grade science rate is lower. Across all subjects, the district has only a single year of state test data available from the most recent assessment, so there is no trend to evaluate improvement or decline over time.

Chronic absenteeism, at a rate that places above the midpoint among the county's districts, is an area of concern. A substantial share of students miss enough school to be counted as chronically absent. This is worth a conversation with the district or your child’s school about attendance patterns and what supports are in place. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to other King County districts, which may affect the depth of services and programs the district can offer, though the recently approved levy provides additional local funding for staffing and extracurriculars.

Housing in the district’s attendance area is expensive, with home values well above the national median and a weighted district value that exceeds the state benchmark. Rents are also high. The housing market in King County overall shows a slight softening in prices year over year, but the area remains unaffordable for many families. The district’s geographic spread means commute times to Seattle or the Eastside tech hubs can be long, and the rural character of towns like Carnation and Duvall is a defining feature of the community.

The district operates several alternative programs, including a multiage school that has since closed, a program called CLIP, and a program called PARADE. Their exact focus was not detailed in the available data, so a parent interested in these options should contact the district directly for current offerings and enrollment process.

For a family weighing this district, the picture is one of a growing, largely rural district with above-average academic results compared to its county peers, though not at the top tier. There are clear strengths in early elementary literacy and science, some variability in middle school math, and an attendance pattern that merits attention. The district is investing in new facilities and has stable local levy funding, but its per-pupil spending is on the lower side. Housing costs are a significant barrier for many. This district fits a family that values a small-town or exurban setting, is willing to trade a longer commute for more space, and wants a solid academic foundation without the highest-priced housing market in the region.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,055

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 1%

White 71%

Asian 6%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

21%

66%

Gr 4

46%

78%

Gr 5

34%

77%

Gr 6

25%

63%

Gr 7

36%

66%

Gr 8

40%

72%

Math

Gr 3

25%

72%

Gr 4

40%

76%

Gr 5

23%

66%

Gr 6

19%

53%

Gr 7

27%

57%

Gr 8

27%

60%

Science

Gr 5

33%

80%

Gr 8

33%

63%

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Carnation Elementary School

Cherry Valley Elementary School

Cedarcrest High School

Tolt Middle School

Stillwater Elementary

Eagle Rock Multiage School

CLIP

PARADE

Choice

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

50%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

56%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

70%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$950,682

Year-over-year change-1.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$464K to $1.5M

vs. state typical1.57x

vs. national typical2.58x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98014	Carnation	$1.0M	-1.9%	48.6%
98019	Duvall	$978K	-2.2%	20.4%
98224	Gold Bar	$498K	+2.1%	15.1%
98065	Snoqualmie	$1.1M	-2.4%	9.9%
98288	Skykomish	$464K	+0.8%	2.8%
98053	Redmond	$1.5M	-2.6%	2.0%
98077	Woodinville	$1.5M	-2.4%	0.7%
98024	Fall City	$1.3M	-1.4%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,337/mo

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,502 to $3,633/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
98019	Duvall	$3,633	—	20.4%
98065	Snoqualmie	$2,891	+5.2%	9.9%
98053	Redmond	$2,502	+0.8%	2.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,797/mo

Home price / national median income11.3x

Annual rent / national median income47.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,460/mo

Market Activity: King County

Median listing price$859,885

Median listing price YoY-1.7%

Median price per sq ft$541

Median price per sq ft YoY-3.4%

Median days on market34.0 days

Median days on market YoY+17.2%

Active listings6,221

Active listings YoY+17.2%

New listings3,468

New listings YoY-8.9%

Pending listings2,302

Pending listings YoY-10.8%

Hotness: median listing price$847,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.3%

Supply score89.5

Supply score YoY-4.4%

Demand score0.5

Demand score YoY-55.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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