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#1995 of 2,228 schools in WA

Saratoga School

School · Stanwood-camano School District · Stanwood, WA

A Stanwood-camano School District school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7600 272nd St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

  • Math 29% vs WA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio45.8:1
District spending per student$17,626

Students at Saratoga School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 SBA)
School
State
42%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Saratoga 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanwood), 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

$101,161

Median home value

$610,700

Median rent

$1,691/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stanwood-camano School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$17,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saratoga School is listed in Stanwood-Camano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saratoga School

Saratoga School is a public school in Stanwood, WA, part of Stanwood-camano School District, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 45.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,995 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saratoga School

What grades does Saratoga School serve?

Saratoga School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Saratoga School?

Saratoga School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga School is 45.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saratoga School rank in WA?

Saratoga School ranks #1,995 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Saratoga School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saratoga School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Saratoga School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saratoga School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Saratoga School a charter school?

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

Is Saratoga School a Title I school?

No, Saratoga School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saratoga School?

30.6% of students at Saratoga 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 – 12th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
45.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Snohomish County
Area population (ZIP 98292)
26,713
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
41.9
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 98292; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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