Summary:
The Snohomish School District, which ranks in the top 20% statewide, operates nine elementary schools (grades K-6) in the Snohomish, Washington area, with performance varying significantly across campuses.
Among the district's schools, Totem Falls stands out as the highest performer, earning a 5-star rating and excelling particularly in science, while Little Cedars Elementary School and Seattle Hill Elementary also consistently rank in the state's top 20%. In contrast, Central Emerson Elementary faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest academic rankings and proficiency rates in the district, followed by Cascade View Elementary and Riverview Elementary, which perform below the district average.
Key findings show a strong link between school performance and economic factors, with top-performing schools having much lower rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, as the highest-funded school has the lowest outcomes. The district as a whole outperforms state averages, but parents should note the large gaps in student achievement between schools within the same Snohomish School District.
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