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#2035 of 2,228 schools in WA

Marshall Elementary

Elementary School · Marysville School District · Marysville, WA

A Marysville School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4407 116th St NE, Marysville, WA 98271

  • Math 20% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$18,709
Chronic Absenteeism50.1%

Students at Marshall Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,195/100K

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

$97,547

Median home value

$483,100

Median rent

$1,851/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98271; 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
Marysville Coop ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.0 mi116Compare →
Cascade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.2 mi405Compare →
EceapEnrollment path unverified5.0PK1.3 mi169Compare →
Shoultes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.3 mi371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marysville School District

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#18 of 22
District spending per student
$18,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Elementary is listed in Marysville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Elementary

Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Marysville, WA, part of Marysville School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,035 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Elementary

What grades does Marshall Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Marshall Elementary?

Marshall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Elementary rank in WA?

Marshall Elementary ranks #2,035 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Marshall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Marshall Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marshall Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Marshall Elementary a Title I school?

No, Marshall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.6% of students at Marshall 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
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.1%
Area population (ZIP 98271)
30,561
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
39.3
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 98271; 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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