Inside Schools 2025 Annual Report
Inside Schools
Annual Report to the Community 2024-25
Message from the Superintendent
Clover Park School District (CPSD) prepares students for promising futures through our strong academic program that blends foundational learning with hands-on learning in partnership with our community.
Our exceptional staff bring expertise and compassion to the classroom, focusing on academic growth and the whole child. Through innovative programs, career-connected learning and strong partnerships with local industries, we help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed beyond graduation.
Our Four Pillars of Student Success—lifelong learning, collaboration, character and leadership—guide our daily work and inspire students to reach their full potential. This year’s Annual Report to the Community highlights our dedication to responsible stewardship of resources and continuous improvement to support every child’s educational journey here in CPSD.
Working together, we ensure every learner benefits and prepare our students to graduate future ready with the skills needed to achieve their goals.
2024 Board of Distinction
The CPSD Board of Directors was named a 2024 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). It received WSSDA Board of Distinction honors in 2016, 2017 and 2020 and was named WSSDA Board of the Year for large school districts in 2019.
WSSDA made its selection based on the school board’s demonstrated commitment to the holistic success of CPSD students and its focus on equity, student growth and the Four Pillars of Student Success.
The school board has acted to build a strong foundation of skills that increase CPSD students’ resilience and confidence to succeed holistically. It has focused on supporting the needs of the individual student and has aligned policies and systems to support equitable access, utilizing multiple methods to monitor and support individual student growth.
Who We Proudly Serve
- 12,434 Students
- African American 13.7%
- Asian American 4.2%
- Hispanic 36.9%
- Multiple Ethnicities 12.9%
- Native American 0.4 %
- Pacific Islander 6.2%
- White 25.7%
- 78 Languages Spoken
- Special Education Services 18%
- Multilingual Language Learners 1,990
- Students Approved for Free or Reduced Price Meals 74%
- Students Experiencing Homelessness 4.2%
Dedicated Staff
- Teachers with Advanced Degrees 72.8%
- National Board Certified Teachers 11.2%
- Classroom Teachers 838
- Average Years Teaching 11.4
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio 14.8 : 1
2025 Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent Banner was named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) which recognizes outstanding leadership of active, front-line superintendents and pays tribute to those who lead Washington’s public schools.
WASA Executive Director Joel Aune noted that Banner and his team are building a stronger, more united community that supports public education and champions equity for all.
“Ron Banner’s leadership in the Clover Park School District exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to equity and inclusion that extends beyond the classroom, bringing together diverse communities and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, receives the support they need to succeed,” said Aune.
Vision
- Each child is performing at or above grade level and demonstrating growth from year to year.
- Everyone is committed to creating unique solutions for student achievement.
- A spirit of collaboration and accountability thrives.
- A culture of districtwide pride exists.
Mission
- The mission of Clover Park School District is to ensure each child learns what they need to know to succeed and contribute to the community.
Values
- Equity
- Reputation
- Integrity
- Trust
- Shared Vision
- Love and Belonging
- Respect
- Courage
- Empowerment
Goals
- Student Growth/Student Achievement
- Supportive, Equitable Learning Environment
- for Each Student
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Communication with Stakeholders
- Recruitment, Staff Retention and Professional Development
- Fiscal Responsibilities
Four Pillars of Student Success
Lifelong Learner
Students are motivated to gain new knowledge even outside of the classroom and after graduation.
Collaboration
Students work together toward a common goal, such as completing a group project or making a difference in their community.
Character
Students choose to do the right thing when no one is watching or are dedicated to overcoming difficult challenges.
Leadership
Students help themselves and others do the right things and lead by example.
Purple Star Award District
CPSD is a Purple Star Award District, recognized by the state for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. The Purple Star Award honors school districts that address educational, social and emotional barriers students experience when their parents/guardians are deployed or when relocating and transferring to a different school.
“Our unwavering commitment to military-connected students and families sets CPSD apart. This award honors the exceptional dedication of our CPSD team, who work tirelessly to ensure every student thrives in our schools.”
- Superintendent Ron Banner
Emerging Leaders
An important pillar of student success is leadership, and CPSD begins developing leadership at the elementary level. Each CPSD school provides opportunities for students to share their ideas and input with their school principal to further improve their learning environment and their school community.
The Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) worked collaboratively during the school year to give back to their schools and broader community. Working in teams, students participated in community service projects and completed a three-part video series on vaping awareness. The vaping awareness video series will be shared with CPSD students during the 2025-26 school year.
Graduating Future Ready
CPSD is investing in strong partnerships with local industries to create opportunities for students to explore future careers and gain valuable skills in high demand fields. These opportunities help prepare students to take their next steps after graduation.
Work-Based Learning
Students in various CTE courses participated in field trips during the year to connect their classroom learning with potential careers.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord shared various career pathways, including touring students through the emergency room, laboratory, radiology and aviation pathways.
Tin Hut BBQ and Kona Ice of Lakewood discussed the food industry and the unique challenges and opportunities of operating a food truck, covering all aspects of business ownership.
Lakewood Water District toured students in the Sustainable Design and Construction Technology program through a water treatment plant, connecting their classroom curriculum to real-world experiences.
- High School Career Pathways: 21
- Industry Recognized Certificates Earned: 1,045
- Seniors accepted by WA Guaranteed Admission Program: 213
- College credit hours earned through dual credit course: 5,625
- Work-Based Learning Experiences: 2,991
Industry Certifications
Forty students successfully completed the Summer Intensive Program at Clover Park Technical College, gaining college credits, valuable hands-on experience and industry-recognized credentials in high-demand career fields.
- Nursing Assistant Certificate Program: 29 students graduated and earned Industry Recognized Credentials.
- Construction Technology: 5 students completed the program and received Industry Recognized Credentials.
- Mechatronics: 4 students earned Industry Recognized Credentials in this advanced manufacturing field.
- Environmental Science: 2 students completed specialized training and received Industry Recognized Credentials.
Graduation Rates
CPSD graduation rates continue to steadily climb. Four-year graduation rates are at the highest in 15 years, with a 27.9 percentage-point increase since 2010. CPSD staff work closely with students as they complete their graduation requirements aligned to state graduation pathways.
- 2020-21: 88%
- 2021-22: 87.5%
- 2022-23: 88.4%
- 2023-24: 91.4%
- 2024-25: 93.7%
Financial Information
REVENUE 2024-25
- State: 75%
- Federal: 14%
- Levy: 10%
- Other: 1%
Total: $262,088,238
EXPENSES 2024-25
- Basic Ed: $123,258,876
- Special Ed: $55,901,074
- Other Ed Programs: $28,514,335
- Districtwide Support: $37,526,679
- CTE: $10,209,913
- Transportation: $9,905,313
- Student Nutrition: $9,570,533
Total: $274,886,723
CPSD wrapped up the 2024-25 school year with a clean audit from Washington State Auditor Office and also received the highest score available for the Financial Intelligence Tool.
Monitoring Student Growth
CPSD administers multiple interim assessments during the school year to monitor student progress and inform instruction to support the individual learner’s needs.
The Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) measures student progress toward college and career readiness in English Language Arts (ELA) and math. All Washington students in grades 3-8 and 10 take this assessment each spring. Students in grades 5, 8 and 11 also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). Results for these assessments provide families and schools with valuable information on their student’s progress towards meeting state
learning standards.
The state is phasing out the use of the term “meeting standard” to describe student performance on the ELA and math SBA, as well as the WCAS. What was previously known as “% Meeting Standard” (students scoring either a Level 3 or Level 4) is now described as “% of Students on Track for College-level Learning Without Needing Remedial Classes.” The state reports this as the percentage of students scoring a Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 and are described as “% of Students Showing Foundational Grade-level Knowledge and Skills or Above.”
Your child’s results for both assessments are located in Skyward Family Access under their Student Portfolio tab. Information about district state assessment scores is available on the OSPI website.
Clover Park School District Performance and Growth on the SBA
CPSD results for the spring 2025 SBA for foundational grade level knowledge and above are: ELA, 62.7%; math, 52.3%; and science, 54%.
CPSD focuses on student growth, a metric which informs how well our students are improving their performance on state assessments from one year to the next and captures important growth that occurs for students on their path to proficiency. All schools target a building-wide average student growth percentile of 55, which is 5 points above the statewide average growth rate of 50.
Key Highlights
- Districtwide, elementary student growth results have been on par with the state average.
- 6 CPSD schools exceeded the state average growth in both ELA and math: Beachwood, Meriwether, Hillside, Lake Louise and Tyee Park elementary schools and Clover Park High School.
- Another 6 schools exceeded the state average growth in ELA: Rainier and Park Lodge elementary schools, Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy, Thomas Middle School, Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School.
Community
CPSD is proud to partner with our local community to enrich educational opportunities and create promising futures for our students. We thank our many community partners for their collaboration in supporting the whole child.
CPSD honored two community members and four students with Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Community and Student Leadership awards.
Deputy Mayor Mary Moss and Kimi Ginn received WASA Community Leadership awards for their work as part of the Lakewood Multicultural Coalition (LMCC). As president of the LMCC, Mary Moss uplifts student voice and leadership through listening sessions with Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council students and her connections with the city’s Youth Council.
Moss also coordinated a conversation between middle school students and local police to remove barriers and foster greater understanding.
Kimi Ginn is a passionate educator, community advocate for public schools and supporter of CPSD, who serves on LMCC. She supports diversity and student agency through LMCC efforts and her work on the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee. These events provide important opportunities to bring our diverse community together. She has also participated in listening sessions with Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council (SYAC) students to understand their needs and find ways to support their leadership development.
CPSD students Agnes Afia, Kasia King, Marlene lafeta and Chase Washington received WASA Student Leadership awards for their work as part of the SYAC and individual efforts in their schools and local community to build student agency and strengthen student culture and connections.