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#1660 of 2,228 schools in WA
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
School · Arlington School District · Arlington, WA
An Arlington School District school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1215 E 5th, Arlington, WA 98223
- Math 25% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 39 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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
$96,478
Median home value
$556,900
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–11 | 4.0 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Arlington School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is listed in Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is a public school in Arlington, WA, part of Arlington School District, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
What grades does Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center serve?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center rank in WA?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center ranks #1,660 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center a charter school?
No, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center?
32.3% of students at Stillaguamish Valley Learning 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (360) 618-6440
- Area population (ZIP 98223)
- 46,225
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 98223; 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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