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#2085 of 2,228 schools in WA
Samish Elementary School
Elementary School · Sedro-woolley School District · Sedro-woolley, WA
A Sedro-woolley School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23953 Prairie Road, Sedro-woolley, WA 98284
- Math 25% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samish Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Samish 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average695/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedro-woolley), 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
$82,097
Median home value
$427,900
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98284; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
| Clear Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| Lyman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 154 | 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.
Sedro-woolley School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samish Elementary School is listed in Sedro-Woolley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samish Elementary School
Samish Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sedro-woolley, WA, part of Sedro-woolley School District, serving approximately 169 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,085 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samish Elementary School
What grades does Samish Elementary School serve?
Samish Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Samish Elementary School?
Samish Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samish Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samish Elementary School rank in WA?
Samish Elementary School ranks #2,085 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Samish Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samish Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Samish Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samish Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Samish Elementary School a charter school?
No, Samish Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samish Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Samish Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samish Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Samish 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (360) 856-4330
- Area population (ZIP 98284)
- 26,970
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 98284; 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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