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#1409 of 2,228 schools in WA
Martha Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Edmonds School District · Lynnwood, WA
An Edmonds School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17500 LARCH WAY, Lynnwood, WA 98037
- Math 34% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martha Lake Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martha Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,340/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynnwood), 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
$104,357
Median home value
$683,600
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Light of Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Spruce ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 620 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #23 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martha Lake Elementary is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martha Lake Elementary
Martha Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martha Lake Elementary
What grades does Martha Lake Elementary serve?
Martha Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Martha Lake Elementary?
Martha Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Lake Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martha Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Martha Lake Elementary ranks #1,409 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Martha Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Martha Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Martha Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha Lake Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martha Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Martha Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martha Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Martha Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martha Lake Elementary?
54.6% of students at Martha Lake 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
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7766
- Area population (ZIP 98037)
- 30,574
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 98037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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