Edmonds School District

The Edmonds School District in Washington state encompasses 38 schools, including 25 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.

The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with standout institutions like Challenge Elementary, ranked 1st out of 1,169 Washington elementary schools, and Maplewood Parent Coop, ranked 17th, boasting exceptional test scores and proficiency rates. In contrast, schools like College Place Elementary and Cedar Valley Community School struggle with lower academic performance, which appears to be correlated with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The district's high schools also exhibit varying levels of success, with Mountlake Terrace High School ranking 58th out of 442 Washington high schools and boasting a 93.3% four-year graduation rate, while Scriber Lake High School has a lower 53.8% graduation rate. The district's alternative schools, such as Edmonds eLearning Academy, also face significant challenges, with higher dropout rates and lower academic performance.