Very Good
#539 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
Machias Elementary
Elementary School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA
A Snohomish School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
231 147th Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Math 51% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Machias Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Machias 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pilchuck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| HomelinkEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 564 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Snohomish School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Machias Elementary is listed in Snohomish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Machias Elementary
Machias Elementary is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 622 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Machias Elementary
What grades does Machias Elementary serve?
Machias Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Machias Elementary?
Machias Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Machias Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Machias Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Machias Elementary rank in WA?
Machias Elementary ranks #539 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Machias Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Machias Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Machias Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Machias Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Machias Elementary a charter school?
No, Machias Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Machias Elementary a Title I school?
No, Machias Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Machias Elementary?
21.7% of students at Machias 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (360) 563-4825
- 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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