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#1335 of 2,228 schools in WA
Park Place Middle School
Middle School · Monroe School District · Monroe, WA
A Monroe School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1408 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272
- Math 33% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Place Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 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 40% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Place Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,015/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$115,894
Median home value
$638,300
Median rent
$1,902/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Out of District Special EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Hidden River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 298 | 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.
Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Place Middle School is listed in Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Place Middle School
Park Place Middle School is a public middle school in Monroe, WA, part of Monroe School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Place Middle School
What grades does Park Place Middle School serve?
Park Place Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Park Place Middle School?
Park Place Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Place Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Place Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Place Middle School rank in WA?
Park Place Middle School ranks #1,335 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Park Place Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Place Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Park Place Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Place Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Park Place Middle School a charter school?
No, Park Place Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Place Middle School a Title I school?
No, Park Place Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Place Middle School?
44.3% of students at Park Place Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (360) 804-4300
- Area population (ZIP 98272)
- 32,055
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 98272; 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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