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#1635 of 2,228 schools in WA

Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · Mount Vernon School District · Mount Vernon, WA

A Mount Vernon School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1020 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

  • Math 24% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,204
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Washington Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,975/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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

$74,247

Median home value

$448,300

Median rent

$1,171/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98273; 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
Mount Vernon Special EdEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–120.6 mi163Compare →
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.1 mi498Compare →
Mount Vernon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–121.1 mi514Compare →
Skagit AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.9K–121.1 mi264Compare →

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.

Mount Vernon School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 12
District spending per student
$20,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elementary School is listed in Mount Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA, part of Mount Vernon School District, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,635 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elementary School

What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?

Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Elementary School rank in WA?

Washington Elementary School ranks #1,635 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Washington Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary School?

74.8% of students at Washington Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Skagit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
Area population (ZIP 98273)
30,078
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
37.3
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 98273; 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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