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Marysville Pilchuck High School

High School · Marysville School District · Marysville, WA

A high school in Marysville, WA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5611 108th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98271

  • Math 13% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness2.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$18,709
Chronic Absenteeism52.8%

Students at Marysville Pilchuck High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 12 years
2010
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
58%
2022
ELA
53%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marysville Pilchuck 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·22 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–121.8 mi368Compare →
Marysville Getchell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–122.2 mi1,431Compare →
Marysville Sd SpecialEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–122.2 mi225Compare →
Marysville Nwesd 189 Youth EngagementEnrollment path unverified8.410–123.0 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
#21 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 Pilchuck High School is listed in Marysville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marysville Pilchuck High School

Marysville Pilchuck High School is a public high school in Marysville, WA, part of Marysville School District, serving approximately 1,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,210 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marysville Pilchuck High School

What grades does Marysville Pilchuck High School serve?

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

How many students attend Marysville Pilchuck High School?

Marysville Pilchuck High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,189 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Pilchuck High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marysville Pilchuck High School rank in WA?

Marysville Pilchuck High School ranks #2,210 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Marysville Pilchuck High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marysville Pilchuck High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Pilchuck High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marysville Pilchuck High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Marysville Pilchuck High School a charter school?

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

Is Marysville Pilchuck High School a Title I school?

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

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

57.3% of students at Marysville Pilchuck 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
1,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.8%
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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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