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#516 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 23% in state

View Ridge Elementary

Elementary School · Everett School District · Everett, WA

An Everett School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

202 Alder St., Everett, WA 98203

  • Math 58% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at View Ridge Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

57.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where View Ridge 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,500/100K

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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

$101,505

Median home value

$575,300

Median rent

$1,761/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98203; 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
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.8 mi430Compare →
Forest Park Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–80.9 mi51Compare →
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.2 mi313Compare →
Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–51.3 mi543Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#14 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

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

About View Ridge Elementary

View Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about View Ridge Elementary

Sources:School's website

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

View Ridge Elementary School opened in 1954 and was rebuilt in 2012 with voter support 1. The school is part of Everett Public Schools and emphasizes challenging learning, student leadership, and inclusion through family and community partnerships 1. Its stated values include respect, responsibility, kindness, integrity, and perseverance, alongside a commitment to diversity, peace, and equity 1. The school encourages enrollment for the 2026-27 kindergarten year and hosts events such as Kindergarten Orientation and Literacy Night 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.everettsd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about View Ridge Elementary

What grades does View Ridge Elementary serve?

View Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend View Ridge Elementary?

View Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at View Ridge Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does View Ridge Elementary rank in WA?

View Ridge Elementary ranks #516 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is View Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

View Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 View Ridge Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, View Ridge Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is View Ridge Elementary a charter school?

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

Is View Ridge Elementary a Title I school?

No, View Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for View Ridge Elementary?

57.4% of students at View Ridge 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
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
Area population (ZIP 98203)
35,356
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
40.2
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 98203; 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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