Excellent
#424 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 19% in state
Twin City Elementary
Elementary School · Stanwood-Camano School District
26211 72ND AVE NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#424 of 2,228
In Stanwood
#1 of 8
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
Stanwood-Camano School District
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Twin City Elementary
Twin City Elementary is a public elementary school in Stanwood, WA, part of Stanwood-Camano School District. Twin City Elementary serves approximately 418 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Twin City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Twin City Elementary show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.1
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Twin City Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Twin City Elementary — Students at Twin City Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Twin City Elementary Compares
See how Twin City Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
26211 72ND AVE NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Twin City Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cedarhome Elementary School (rated 6.2/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Stanwood Elementary School (rated 6.1/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Conway School District 317 (rated 5.9/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Mount Vernon), a more accessible option. For more schools in Stanwood, see our Stanwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Port Susan Middle School Stanwood | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Lincoln Hill High School Stanwood | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Stanwood High School Stanwood | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Saratoga School Stanwood | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Lincoln Academy Stanwood | 0.7 mi | — |
| Cedarhome Elementary School Stanwood | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Stanwood Middle School Stanwood | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Stanwood Elementary School Stanwood | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Conway School District 317 Mount Vernon | 7.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Utsalady Elementary Camano Island | 6.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Lakewood High School N. Lakewood | 7.9 mi | 2.8 |
| ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Arlington | 7.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Cougar Creek Elementary School N. Lakewood | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Lakewood Elementary School N. Lakewood | 8.0 mi | 3.1 |
| Lakewood Middle School N. Lakewood | 8.1 mi | 4.4 |
| English Crossing Elementary N. Lakewood | 8.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Aspire Academy Mount Vernon | 11.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Elger Bay Elementary Camano Island | 8.9 mi | 4.9 |
| MOUNT VERNON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 11.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Skagit Academy Mount Vernon | 11.8 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98292 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,161
Median Home Value
$610,700
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Population
26,713
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
80.5%
Avg Commute
36.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTON SCHOOL Mountlake Terrace, WA | 8.1 |
| Balboa Elementary Spokane, WA | 8.1 |
| Cedar Park Elementary School Seattle, WA | 8.1 |
| Challenge Elementary Mtlk Terrace, WA | 8.1 |
| Challenger Elementary Issaquah, WA | 8.1 |
| Cottonwood Elementary School Bremerton, WA | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Twin City Elementary
What grades does Twin City Elementary serve?
Twin City Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Twin City Elementary?
Twin City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin City Elementary rank in WA?
Twin City Elementary ranks #424 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Twin City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Twin City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin City Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Twin City Elementary a charter school?
No, Twin City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twin City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Twin City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin City Elementary?
29.9% of students at Twin City 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 29.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (360) 629-1270
Resources & Links
District
Stanwood-Camano School District- District Enrollment
- 4,861
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,626
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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