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#856 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 38% in state

Chain Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Monroe School District · Snohomish, WA

A Monroe School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12125 Chain Lake Rd., Snohomish, WA 98290

  • Math 55% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$17,142
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Chain Lake Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chain 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. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,773/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snohomish), 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

$129,656

Median home value

$717,600

Median rent

$1,591/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98290; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Salem Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–51.5 mi477Compare →
Sky Valley Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.5K–122.2 mi887Compare →
Monroe Special Ed PreschoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.3 mi29Compare →
Out of District Special EdEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–122.3 mi27Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Monroe School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chain Lake Elementary School is listed in Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chain Lake Elementary School

Chain Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Monroe School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #856 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chain Lake Elementary School

What grades does Chain Lake Elementary School serve?

Chain Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chain Lake Elementary School?

Chain Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chain Lake Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chain Lake Elementary School rank in WA?

Chain Lake Elementary School ranks #856 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Chain Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chain Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Chain Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chain Lake Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chain Lake Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chain Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chain Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chain Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chain Lake Elementary School?

17.8% of students at Chain 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 98290)
39,732
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
42.2
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 98290; 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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