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Marysville Getchell High School

High School · Marysville School District · Marysville, WA

A high school in Marysville, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8301 84th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270

  • Math 21% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$18,709
Chronic Absenteeism46.6%

Students at Marysville Getchell High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 37% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
70%
2022
ELA
75%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

Based on 13 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marysville Getchell High School 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$102,258

Median home value

$540,000

Median rent

$1,845/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–120.9 mi368Compare →
Marysville Pilchuck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–122.2 mi1,189Compare →
Marysville Sd SpecialEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–122.5 mi225Compare →
Marysville Nwesd 189 Youth EngagementEnrollment path unverified8.410–122.9 mi184Compare →

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.

Marysville School District

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#19 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

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

About Marysville Getchell High School

Marysville Getchell High School is a public high school in Marysville, WA, part of Marysville School District, serving approximately 1,431 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,059 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marysville Getchell High School

What grades does Marysville Getchell High School serve?

Marysville Getchell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marysville Getchell High School?

Marysville Getchell High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Getchell High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Getchell High School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marysville Getchell High School rank in WA?

Marysville Getchell High School ranks #2,059 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Marysville Getchell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marysville Getchell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Marysville Getchell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marysville Getchell High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Marysville Getchell High School a charter school?

No, Marysville Getchell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marysville Getchell High School a Title I school?

No, Marysville Getchell High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marysville Getchell High School?

46.4% of students at Marysville Getchell High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,431
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.6%
Area population (ZIP 98270)
53,744
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
37.8
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 98270; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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