Below Average
#1973 of 2,228 schools in WA
Stanwood Middle School
Middle School · Stanwood-camano School District · Stanwood, WA
A Stanwood-camano School District middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9405 271ST ST NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
- Math 25% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanwood Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Saratoga SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Port Susan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 522 | 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.
Stanwood-camano School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Stanwood Middle School is listed in Stanwood-Camano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanwood Middle School
Stanwood Middle School is a public middle school in Stanwood, WA, part of Stanwood-camano School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,973 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanwood Middle School
What grades does Stanwood Middle School serve?
Stanwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stanwood Middle School?
Stanwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanwood Middle School is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanwood Middle School rank in WA?
Stanwood Middle School ranks #1,973 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Stanwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Stanwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanwood Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stanwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Stanwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stanwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanwood Middle School?
39.4% of students at Stanwood Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (360) 629-1350
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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