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#858 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 39% in state
Serene Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Mukilteo School District · Edmonds, WA
A Mukilteo School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4709 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98026
- Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Serene Lake Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Serene Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edmonds), 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
$124,462
Median home value
$758,900
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Mukilteo AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Endeavour ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Challenger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 654 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mukilteo School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Serene Lake Elementary is listed in Mukilteo School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Serene Lake Elementary
Serene Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Edmonds, WA, part of Mukilteo School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Serene Lake Elementary
What grades does Serene Lake Elementary serve?
Serene Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Serene Lake Elementary?
Serene Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serene Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Serene Lake Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Serene Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Serene Lake Elementary ranks #858 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Serene Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Serene Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Serene Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Serene Lake Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Serene Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Serene Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Serene Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Serene Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Serene Lake Elementary?
55.2% of students at Serene Lake 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (425) 366-3500
- Area population (ZIP 98026)
- 38,985
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 98026; 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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