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#2095 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
Elementary School · Burlington-edison School District · Burlington, WA
A Burlington-edison School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 S SKAGIT ST, Burlington, WA 98233
- Math 16% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucille Umbarger Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucille Umbarger Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$83,560
Median home value
$466,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Salish Sea Deaf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| West View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Bay View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | Not available | 406 | 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.
Burlington-edison School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucille Umbarger Elementary is listed in Burlington-Edison School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucille Umbarger Elementary
Lucille Umbarger Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, WA, part of Burlington-edison School District, serving approximately 600 students in grades 1st-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,095 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucille Umbarger Elementary
What grades does Lucille Umbarger Elementary serve?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Umbarger Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucille Umbarger Elementary rank in WA?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary ranks #2,095 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lucille Umbarger Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucille Umbarger Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lucille Umbarger Elementary a charter school?
No, Lucille Umbarger Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucille Umbarger Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lucille Umbarger Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
70.7% of students at Lucille Umbarger 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (360) 757-3366
- Area population (ZIP 98233)
- 17,703
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 98233; 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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