Below Average
#2027 of 2,228 schools in WA
Cedar Valley Community School
Elementary School · Edmonds School District · Lynnwood, WA
An Edmonds School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19200 56TH AVE W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- Math 16% vs WA 45% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Valley Community School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Valley Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,340/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynnwood), 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
$89,566
Median home value
$693,300
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundview SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Lynnwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Cedar Park Christian School-lynnwood CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Contracted SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #35 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Valley Community School is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Valley Community School
Cedar Valley Community School is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,027 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Valley Community School
What grades does Cedar Valley Community School serve?
Cedar Valley Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cedar Valley Community School?
Cedar Valley Community School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Community School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Valley Community School rank in WA?
Cedar Valley Community School ranks #2,027 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cedar Valley Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Valley Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Cedar Valley Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Valley Community School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedar Valley Community School a charter school?
No, Cedar Valley Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Valley Community School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Valley Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Valley Community School?
74.0% of students at Cedar Valley Community 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7390
- Area population (ZIP 98036)
- 42,016
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 98036; 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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