Edmonds School District
School District · Lynnwood, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
37
24 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
20,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
37
24 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
20,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#62 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,710
+$986 vs Washington median
District size
20,755 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Edmonds School District ranks #62 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Edmonds School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 34 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madrona K-8 School (8.6/10), Martha Lake Elementary (8.6/10), and Mountlake Terrace Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Edmonds School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edmonds School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Edmonds School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (34 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrona K-8 School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Martha Lake Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mountlake Terrace Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Maplewood Parent Coop | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Edmonds Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak Heights Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sherwood Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Chase Lake Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Cedar Way Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Lynnwood Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 37 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edmonds School District
Edmonds School District is a Lynnwood, Washington school district serving 37 schools.The district educates 20,755 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $18,710 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Edmonds School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Madrona K-8 School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Edmonds School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 24 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Edmonds School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edmonds School District with test data.
Schools in Edmonds School District
37 schoolsElementary Schools24
Middle Schools4
High Schools7
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Lynnwood
- Total Enrollment
- 20,755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,129
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edmonds School District?
Edmonds School District has 37 schools in total — 24 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edmonds School District?
The average composite rating for Edmonds School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Edmonds School District?
Edmonds School District's district-level spending was $18,710 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edmonds School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edmonds School District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edmonds School District?
Madrona K-8 School is the highest-rated school in Edmonds School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Edmonds School District?
Across schools in Edmonds School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edmonds School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Edmonds School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 37 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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