Sedro-woolley School District
School District · Sedro Woolley, Washington
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating Sedro-woolley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sedro-woolley 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.
Clear Lake Elementary School
Clear Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary School
Sedro-woolley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Evergreen Elementary School
Sedro-woolley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#169 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,801
+$77 vs Washington median
District size
4,540 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Sedro-woolley School District ranks #169 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Sedro-woolley School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clear Lake Elementary School (8.5/10), Central Elementary School (7.7/10), and Evergreen Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Sedro-woolley School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sedro-woolley School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sedro-woolley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Lake Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Evergreen Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lyman Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary Purcell Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Big Lake Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Cascade Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | State Street High School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Samish Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Sedro Woolley Senior High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sedro-woolley School District
Sedro-woolley School District is a Sedro Woolley, Washington school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,540 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. The district invests $17,801 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Sedro-woolley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clear Lake Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sedro-woolley School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sedro-woolley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sedro-woolley School District with test data.
Schools in Sedro-woolley School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Sedro Woolley
- Total Enrollment
- 4,540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 250
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sedro-woolley School District?
Sedro-woolley School District has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sedro-woolley School District?
The average composite rating for Sedro-woolley School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sedro-woolley School District?
Sedro-woolley School District spends $17,801 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sedro-woolley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sedro-woolley School District is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sedro-woolley School District?
Clear Lake Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sedro-woolley School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sedro-woolley School District?
Across schools in Sedro-woolley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sedro-woolley School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Sedro-woolley School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 11 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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