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6.4 avg / 10

Snohomish School District

School District · Snohomish, Washington

Students: 9,639
Teachers (FTE): 493

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

18

9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,157

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#89 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,157

$567 vs Washington median

District size

9,639 students

Much larger than Washington median

About Snohomish School District

Snohomish School District is a Snohomish, Washington school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,639 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $17,157 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Snohomish School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cathcart Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Snohomish School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Snohomish School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.0%
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ELA Proficiency 59.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Snohomish School District with test data.

District Details

City
Snohomish
Total Enrollment
9,639
Teachers (FTE)
493
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Snohomish School District?

Snohomish School District has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Snohomish School District?

The average composite rating for Snohomish School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Snohomish School District?

Snohomish School District spends $17,157 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Snohomish School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Snohomish School District is 19.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Snohomish School District?

Cathcart Elementary is the highest-rated school in Snohomish School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Snohomish School District?

Across schools in Snohomish School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Snohomish School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Snohomish School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 18 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
52.0%
ELA Proficiency
59.0%

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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