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#1365 of 2,228 schools in WA
Oak Heights 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.
15500 18TH AVE W, Lynnwood, WA 98037
- Math 41% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Heights Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 40% 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 53% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stickney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Martha Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Odyssey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Brier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 402 | 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.
Edmonds School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Oak Heights Elementary is listed in Edmonds School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Heights Elementary
Oak Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, WA, part of Edmonds School District, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Heights Elementary
What grades does Oak Heights Elementary serve?
Oak Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Oak Heights Elementary?
Oak Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Heights Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Heights Elementary rank in WA?
Oak Heights Elementary ranks #1,365 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Oak Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Oak Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Heights Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Heights Elementary?
48.3% of students at Oak Heights 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
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (425) 431-7744
- 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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