Everett School District
School District · Everett, Washington
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
31
18 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,396
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Evaluating Everett School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Everett School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Whittier Elementary
Everett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
Bothell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest View Elementary School
Everett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#29 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,396
+$672 vs Washington median
District size
20,315 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Everett School District ranks #29 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Everett School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whittier Elementary (9.4/10), Tambark Creek Elementary School (9.3/10), and Forest View Elementary School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Everett School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Everett School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Everett School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Tambark Creek Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest View Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Penny Creek Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Cedar Wood Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Silver Firs Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Garfield Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mill Creek Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Jackson Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Everett School District
Everett School District is a Everett, Washington school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 20,315 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. The district invests $18,396 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Everett School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whittier Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Everett School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 69.1%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Everett School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Everett School District with test data.
Schools in Everett School District
31 schools Elementary Schools 18
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Everett
- Total Enrollment
- 20,315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,058
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Everett School District?
Everett School District has 31 schools in total — 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Everett School District?
The average composite rating for Everett School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Everett School District?
Everett School District spends $18,396 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Everett School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Everett School District is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Everett School District?
Whittier Elementary is the highest-rated school in Everett School District with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Everett School District?
Across schools in Everett School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Everett School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Everett School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 31 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.1%
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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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