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#162 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 7% in state

Silver Firs Elementary

Elementary School · Everett School District · Everett, WA

An Everett School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5909 146th Pl. SE, Everett, WA 98208

  • Math 77% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.2 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Silver Firs Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Firs Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,500/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$102,546

Median home value

$641,300

Median rent

$1,859/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Totem FallsEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–60.4 mi441Compare →
Forest View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–50.6 mi641Compare →
Little Cedars Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–60.9 mi652Compare →
Seattle Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–61.1 mi577Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#7 of 30
District spending per student
$18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Firs Elementary is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Firs Elementary

Silver Firs Elementary is a public elementary school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Silver Firs Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Silver Firs Elementary School opened in 1988 to serve a rapidly growing area 1. The school is part of the Everett School District 1. The source describes the school as providing an inclusive environment with dedicated, holistic teaching for all students 1. Current enrollment information indicates that students must be 5 years old by midnight on August 31, 2026, to enroll for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year 1. The school hosts various events, including a 5th Grade Musical on June 2 at 5 pm, a Popcorn Day on May 28, and a Kindergarten Concert on May 18 at 5 pm 1. Additionally, the Silver Firs PTA presents a Spirit Day at Cold Stone on May 15 1. Kindergarten orientation for parents of incoming students is scheduled for May 14 at 5 pm in the school cafeteria 1. Several Learning Improvement Fridays are noted, with early dismissal at 2:15 pm, including dates in May 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.everettsd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Firs Elementary

What grades does Silver Firs Elementary serve?

Silver Firs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Silver Firs Elementary?

Silver Firs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Firs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Firs Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Firs Elementary rank in WA?

Silver Firs Elementary ranks #162 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Silver Firs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Firs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Silver Firs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Firs Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Silver Firs Elementary a charter school?

No, Silver Firs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Firs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Silver Firs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Firs Elementary?

21.8% of students at Silver Firs 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 98208)
60,616
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
37.2
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 98208; 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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