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#1469 of 2,228 schools in WA
Acme Elementary
Elementary School · Mount Baker School District · Acme, WA
A Mount Baker School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5200 TURKINGTON RD PO BOX 9, Acme, WA 98220
- Math 20% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acme Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Acme Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average268/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,891
Median home value
$460,900
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Mount Baker School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
| Kendall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | Not available | 331 | Compare → |
| Mount Baker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Baker School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acme Elementary is listed in Mount Baker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acme Elementary
Acme Elementary is a public elementary school in Acme, WA, part of Mount Baker School District, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acme Elementary
What grades does Acme Elementary serve?
Acme Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Acme Elementary?
Acme Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acme Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Acme Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acme Elementary rank in WA?
Acme Elementary ranks #1,469 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Acme Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Acme Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acme Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acme Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Acme Elementary a charter school?
No, Acme Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acme Elementary a Title I school?
No, Acme Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acme Elementary?
52.9% of students at Acme Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (360) 383-2045
- Area population (ZIP 98220)
- 558
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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