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#1696 of 2,228 schools in WA
Good Beginnings Center
School · Sedro-Woolley School District
780 Cook Rd, Sedro-woolley, WA 98273
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher
34:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher
34:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#1,696 of 2,228
In Sedro-woolley
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#7 of 11
Sedro-Woolley School District
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Good Beginnings Center
School in Sedro-woolley · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
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Central Elementary School
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About Good Beginnings Center
Good Beginnings Center is a public school in Sedro-woolley, WA, part of Sedro-Woolley School District. Good Beginnings Center serves approximately 136 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. Good Beginnings Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,696 of 2,228 schools in WA.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- WA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 136 students, Good Beginnings Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Good Beginnings Center runs 34:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Good Beginnings Center Compares
See how Good Beginnings Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
780 Cook Rd, Sedro-woolley, WA 98273
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Good Beginnings Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Clear Lake Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Clear Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harriet Rowley (rated 8.2/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Mount Vernon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Central Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sedro-woolley, see our Sedro-woolley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley Senior High School Sedro-Woolley | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Central Elementary School Sedro-Woolley | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School Sedro-Woolley | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| State Street High School Sedro-Woolley | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Cascade Middle School Sedro-Woolley | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Evergreen Elementary School Sedro-Woolley | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Clear Lake Elementary School Clear Lake | 3.1 mi | 8.5 |
| SKAGIT ADVENTIST ACADEMY Burlington | 3.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary Burlington | 4.0 mi | 3.7 |
| BECC Burlington | 3.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Centennial Elementary School Mount Vernon | 5.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Samish Elementary School Sedro-Woolley | 5.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Harriet Rowley Mount Vernon | 5.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Burlington Edison High School Burlington | 4.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Burlington-Edison Alternative School Burlington | 4.4 mi | — |
| Open Doors Burlington | 5.6 mi | — |
| Mount Vernon Open Doors Mount Vernon | 5.6 mi | — |
| Northwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills Center Mount Vernon | 5.5 mi | — |
| West View Elementary Burlington | 4.6 mi | 6.8 |
| La Venture Middle School Mount Vernon | 6.0 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98273 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,247
Median Home Value
$448,300
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
Population
30,078
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
37.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Good Beginnings Center
What grades does Good Beginnings Center serve?
Good Beginnings Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Good Beginnings Center?
Good Beginnings Center has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Good Beginnings Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Good Beginnings Center is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Good Beginnings Center rank in WA?
Good Beginnings Center ranks #1,696 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Good Beginnings Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Good Beginnings Center 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.
Is Good Beginnings Center a charter school?
No, Good Beginnings Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Good Beginnings Center a Title I school?
No, Good Beginnings Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Good Beginnings Center?
45.6% of students at Good Beginnings Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 45.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Skagit County
- Phone
- (360) 855-3565
Resources & Links
District
Sedro-Woolley School District- District Enrollment
- 4,540
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,801
- District Rank
- #7 of 11
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