Excellent
#70 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 3% in state
Salem Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Monroe School District · Monroe, WA
A Monroe School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12802 Wagner Rd., Monroe, WA 98272
- Math 71% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Woods Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salem Woods Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Monroe Special Ed PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Out of District Special EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Sky Valley Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 887 | 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
- #1 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
Salem Woods Elementary School is listed in Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Woods Elementary School
Salem Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, WA, part of Monroe School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Woods Elementary School
What grades does Salem Woods Elementary School serve?
Salem Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Salem Woods Elementary School?
Salem Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Woods Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Woods Elementary School rank in WA?
Salem Woods Elementary School ranks #70 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Salem Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Salem Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Woods Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salem Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Salem Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Salem Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Woods Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Salem Woods Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (360) 804-3600
- 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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