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6.7 avg / 10

Lake Stevens School District

School District · Lake Stevens, Washington

Students: 9,788
Teachers (FTE): 502
Estimated Scores: 8%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

13

7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,485

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.5:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#54 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

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. The district invests $16,485 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lake Stevens School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Skyline Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lake Stevens School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.9% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 55.9%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Stevens School District with test data.

District Details

City
Lake Stevens
Total Enrollment
9,788
Teachers (FTE)
502
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Stevens School District?

Lake Stevens School District spends $16,485 per student per year.

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 8.3/10.

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 55.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
55.9%
ELA Proficiency
63.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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