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#1483 of 2,228 schools in WA
Big Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Sedro-woolley School District · Mount Vernon, WA
A Sedro-woolley School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16802 Lake View Blvd., Mount Vernon, WA 98274
- Math 48% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Lake Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Lake Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,762
Median home value
$492,400
Median rent
$1,716/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet RowleyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Little Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 435 | 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.
Sedro-woolley School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Lake Elementary School is listed in Sedro-Woolley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Lake Elementary School
Big Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of Sedro-woolley School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,483 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Lake Elementary School
What grades does Big Lake Elementary School serve?
Big Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Big Lake Elementary School?
Big Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Lake Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Lake Elementary School rank in WA?
Big Lake Elementary School ranks #1,483 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Big Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Lake Elementary School 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 Big Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Lake Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Big Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Lake Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Big Lake Elementary School 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
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (360) 855-3525
- Area population (ZIP 98274)
- 19,247
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 98274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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