Skip to main content

Average

#1674 of 2,228 schools in WA

Cedar Way Elementary

Elementary School · Edmonds School District · Mtlk Terrace, WA

An Edmonds School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

22222 39TH AVE W, Mtlk Terrace, WA 98043

  • Math 31% vs WA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency30.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$18,710
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Students at Cedar Way Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
44%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Cedar Way Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average443/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$101,408

Median home value

$605,800

Median rent

$1,966/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

56.1%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–60.6 mi402Compare →
Mountlake Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–60.7 mi422Compare →
Challenge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–60.9 mi413Compare →
Terrace Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–60.9 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Edmonds School District

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#29 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 Way Elementary is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedar Way Elementary

Cedar Way Elementary is a public elementary school in Mtlk Terrace, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 545 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Way Elementary

What grades does Cedar Way Elementary serve?

Cedar Way Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Cedar Way Elementary?

Cedar Way Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Way Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Way 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 Cedar Way Elementary rank in WA?

Cedar Way Elementary ranks #1,674 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Cedar Way Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Way Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Way Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Way Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cedar Way Elementary a charter school?

No, Cedar Way Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cedar Way Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cedar Way Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Way Elementary?

63.9% of students at Cedar Way 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
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%
Area population (ZIP 98043)
21,417
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
38.2
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 98043; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.