Below Average
#1922 of 2,228 schools in WA
Sky Valley Education Center
School · Monroe School District · Monroe, WA
A Monroe School District school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
351 Short Columbia St., Monroe, WA 98272
- Math 20% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sky Valley Education Center score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 44 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sky Valley Education Center 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of District Special EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 27 | 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
- #10 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
Sky Valley Education Center is listed in Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sky Valley Education Center
Sky Valley Education Center is a public school in Monroe, WA, part of Monroe School District, serving approximately 887 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,922 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sky Valley Education Center
What grades does Sky Valley Education Center serve?
Sky Valley Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sky Valley Education Center?
Sky Valley Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Valley Education Center is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sky Valley Education Center rank in WA?
Sky Valley Education Center ranks #1,922 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sky Valley Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sky Valley Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Sky Valley Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sky Valley Education Center has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sky Valley Education Center a charter school?
No, Sky Valley Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sky Valley Education Center a Title I school?
No, Sky Valley Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sky Valley Education Center?
20.9% of students at Sky Valley Education Center 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
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Phone
- (360) 804-2700
- 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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