Snohomish School District

The Snohomish School District is a well-regarded district of 17 schools in Washington, serving roughly 9,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with an overall 4-star rating that places it in the top 20% of districts statewide.

Performance varies significantly across schools, with clear standouts like Totem Falls Elementary, ranked in the 91st percentile with exceptional science scores, and Glacier Peak High School, which boasts a 95.5% graduation rate. Other high performers include Little Cedars Elementary School and Valley View Middle School, both consistently ranking in the 80th percentile or higher. In contrast, some schools face greater challenges, such as Central Emerson Elementary, which has the district's lowest elementary math proficiency, and AIM High School, an alternative school with very low graduation and proficiency rates.

The district's average test scores outpace state averages, but internal gaps are notable, particularly between the two main high schools where Glacier Peak High School significantly outperforms Snohomish High School. There is also a clear middle school performance divide, with Valley View Middle School ranking much higher than Centennial Middle School. While per-student spending is similar across traditional schools, outcomes differ, suggesting factors beyond funding impact success, and the district's alternative schools serve specialized populations with mixed academic results.