Stanwood-camano School District
School District · Stanwood, Washington
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Evaluating Stanwood-camano School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Stanwood-camano 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.
Twin City Elementary
Stanwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Port Susan Middle School
Stanwood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedarhome Elementary School
Stanwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#184 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,626
$98 vs Washington median
District size
4,861 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Stanwood-camano School District ranks #184 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Stanwood-camano School District's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Twin City Elementary (8.1/10), Port Susan Middle School (6.8/10), and Cedarhome Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 30% 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 Stanwood-camano School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stanwood-camano School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Stanwood-camano 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 | Twin City Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Port Susan Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedarhome Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Stanwood Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Utsalady Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Elger Bay Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Stanwood High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Stanwood Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Saratoga School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Hill High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Stanwood-camano School District
Stanwood-camano School District is a Stanwood, Washington school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,861 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The district invests $17,626 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Stanwood-camano School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Twin City Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Stanwood-camano School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Stanwood-camano School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Stanwood-camano School District with test data.
Schools in Stanwood-camano School District
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Stanwood
- Total Enrollment
- 4,861
- Teachers (FTE)
- 252
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Stanwood-camano School District?
Stanwood-camano School District has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Stanwood-camano School District?
The average composite rating for Stanwood-camano School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stanwood-camano School District?
Stanwood-camano School District spends $17,626 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stanwood-camano School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Stanwood-camano School District is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Stanwood-camano School District?
Twin City Elementary is the highest-rated school in Stanwood-camano School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Stanwood-camano School District?
Across schools in Stanwood-camano School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Stanwood-camano School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Stanwood-camano School District has an average school rating of 5.4/10 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.8%
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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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