Lake Stevens School District
School District · Lake Stevens, Washington
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
9,788
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#59 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,485
$1,239 vs Washington median
District size
9,788 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Lake Stevens School District ranks #59 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Lake Stevens School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stevens Creek Elementary (8.4/10), Skyline Elementary (8.4/10), and Lake Stevens Middle School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Lake Stevens School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Stevens School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Stevens School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Skyline Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Stevens Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Highland Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | North Lake Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Cavelero Mid High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Lake Stevens SR High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Sunnycrest Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Hillcrest Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Stevens School District
Lake Stevens School District is a Lake Stevens, Washington school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 9,788 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. District-level spending was $16,485 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lake Stevens School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Skyline Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Stevens School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.4% and ELA proficiency of 67.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Stevens School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Stevens School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Stevens School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Lake Stevens
- Total Enrollment
- 9,788
- Teachers (FTE)
- 502
- District spending per student
- $16,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Stevens School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Stevens School District is 6.8/10. 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 Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District's district-level spending was $16,485 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 Lake Stevens School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Stevens School District is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Stevens School District?
Skyline Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lake Stevens School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Stevens School District?
Across schools in Lake Stevens School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Stevens School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Lake Stevens School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 13 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.8%
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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