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#1286 of 2,228 schools in WA

Frank Wagner Elementary

Elementary School · Monroe School District · Monroe, WA

A Monroe School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

115 Dickinson Rd., Monroe, WA 98272

  • Math 23% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,142
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Frank Wagner Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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

72.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Wagner 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,015/100K

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

$115,894

Median home value

$638,300

Median rent

$1,902/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98272; 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
Little Doves Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi7Compare →
Monroe Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–60.1 mi88Compare →
Monroe Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–80.2 mi207Compare →
Sky Valley Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.5K–120.3 mi887Compare →

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.

Monroe School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 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

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

About Frank Wagner Elementary

Frank Wagner Elementary is a public elementary school in Monroe, WA, part of Monroe School District, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Wagner Elementary

What grades does Frank Wagner Elementary serve?

Frank Wagner Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Frank Wagner Elementary?

Frank Wagner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Wagner Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Wagner Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Wagner Elementary rank in WA?

Frank Wagner Elementary ranks #1,286 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Frank Wagner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Wagner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Frank Wagner Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Wagner Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank Wagner Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Frank Wagner Elementary a Title I school?

No, Frank Wagner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Wagner Elementary?

72.4% of students at Frank Wagner 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
Area population (ZIP 98272)
32,055
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
36.6
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 98272; 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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