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Cathcart Elementary

Q: Is Cathcart Elementary a good school?

Cathcart Elementary ranks 274 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

274^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Cathcart Elementary is a K-6 public school serving about 500 students in the Snohomish School District, a well-regarded district ranking in the top 20% statewide, and it has consistently earned a 4-star rating in recent years.

Academically, Cathcart reliably beats Washington state averages, with science being a particular standout strength. The school shows real effectiveness in supporting specific student groups, with recent dramatic improvement in outcomes for economically disadvantaged students and strong rankings for its special education services. It's important for parents to know that Cathcart serves a community with a higher level of economic need than many of its neighbors, which makes its solid academic performance noteworthy. For example, its rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is more than double that of other district schools like Little Cedars Elementary School and Totem Falls.

When compared geographically, Cathcart is surrounded by some of the highest-performing schools in the region, such as Fernwood Elementary and Tambark Creek Elementary School, which rank in the top 5% of the state. While Cathcart's test scores are generally lower than these nearby schools, it maintains smaller class sizes and has shown a resilient, improving trajectory. Areas for families to inquire about include the support for 6th graders, where proficiency rates dip, and how the school builds on its clear successes in science and supporting vulnerable students.

497

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,096

Per pupil spending ?

28.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8201 188th St SE
Snohomish, WA 98296

(360) 563-7075

District: Snohomish School District

Students who attend Cathcart Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Valley View Middle School
High:	Glacier Peak High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Two or more races:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg57%

Washington avg48%

274^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Snohomish School District

49^th of 247Snohomish School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.1	274 of 1160	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	223 of 1168	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	226 of 1169	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	297 of 1169	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	222 of 1107	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.9	308 of 1130	72.7%	★★★★☆
2018	64.7	376 of 1054	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.5	259 of 1056	75.5%	★★★★☆
2016	66.0	352 of 1053	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.0	480 of 1067	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	36.2	755 of 1106	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	16.7	985 of 1097	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.3	715 of 1092	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.6	473 of 1088	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.9	450 of 1072	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.8	407 of 1067	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.7	266 of 1069	75.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.7	272 of 1051	74.1%	★★★★☆
2005	67.9	305 of 1031	70.4%	★★★★☆
2004	67.4	283 of 1026	72.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.2	250 of 1092	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	198 of 1093	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	154 of 1094	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.3	271 of 1100	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	186 of 1008	81.5%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	345 of 1068	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.7	301 of 1004	70.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	272 of 659	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	318 of 651	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.3	348 of 633	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	355 of 694	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.5	338 of 501	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.8	495 of 697	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	175 of 1013	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	404 of 1024	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	349 of 1013	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	422 of 1019	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.0	201 of 854	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	47.1	542 of 979	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	19.7	755 of 835	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	260 of 1098	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	234 of 1099	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	283 of 1099	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	302 of 1113	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	242 of 1025	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	266 of 1075	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	47.8	517 of 999	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	80 of 363	78.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	287 of 1007	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	198 of 1009	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	205 of 1011	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	278 of 1031	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	162 of 943	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	223 of 1027	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	345 of 833	58.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)83rd percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile~ school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

Male (2025)76th percentile~ school

White (2025)71st percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)59th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+18 vs state

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Math59%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Our family moved from out of state two years ago. We specifically chose the home we now live in because it was near to the schools we wanted our four children to grow up in. My only regret is that we did not move early so that my two high school children could have had their elementary education and experience at Cathcart Elementary School. The teachers at Cathcart are highly educated and filled with a passion to teach. The support staff of the school is second to none. Led by their new principal, Cathcart is on the road of great success. It is wonderful to have our children learn about math, reading, science, literature, art, etc. at school. Cathcart takes things a step further and endeavors to teach its students the importance of community, of helping others, of respecting self and those around them. It is a joy to have children at Cathcart. The many parent volunteers who support the teachers and school activities help add to the refreshing spirit of Cathcart Elementary School. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 27, 2014

We moved here almost 2 years ago and absolutely love the school and the community. The teachers are very friendly and have really helped my daughter become a much better reader. The office staff is really friendly and helpful also! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 2, 2014

This school isn't perfect, no schools are. This school has heart, very involved families, tight knit community and great teachers/staff. With the new principal starting the 2013 school year, Cathcart will excel more than it has in a long time. This school has a rich history. The aging building isn't really an issue and seems to have less problems than some of the newer schools in our district. I have had kids in Cathcart for a long time and will have kids there for a long time to come. I love this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 21, 2011

The facility is a shambles. They should be ashamed for letting an elementary school get in this condition. Can i give this school a 1/2 star? Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Math (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cathcart Elementary	Public	K-6	8201 188th St SE	Snohomish	98296	Snohomish County	Snohomish School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 563-7075	497	29	16.9	28.4%	345 (69.4%)	3 (0.6%)	82 (16.5%)	24 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.6%)	74.1	274^th of 1160 public elementary schools	76.4%		79.7	223^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	80.9%	51	67.3	67.3	61.2	65.9	70.4	46.2	60.1	70.2	62.2	54.6	48.7	58.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	$19,096	$76	$19,020
Maltby Elementary	Public	K-5	9700 212th St. SE	Snohomish	98296	Snohomish County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 804-3500	334	23	14.5	25.7%	257 (76.9%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (14.4%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.4%)	77	244^th of 1160 public elementary schools	79.0%		69.8	323^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	72.3%	79	68.2	68.2	66.7	60.0	77.3		67.6	60.8	56.3	56.8		58.0	89.8	91.8	93.9	91.8	93.9	91.8	91.8	91.8	89.8	91.8	$22,251	$469	$21,782
Ruby Bridges Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20510 49th Drive SE	Woodinville	98072	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-8700	503	34	14.9	13.1%	140 (27.8%)	18 (3.6%)	45 (8.9%)	254 (50.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.3%)	81.8	195^th of 1160 public elementary schools	83.2%		85.9	155^th of 1168 public elementary schools	86.7%	40	71.8	71.8	56.4	80.0	67.1		67.9	66.7	71.3	58.8		65.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$21,098	$217	$20,881
Tambark Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4419 180th St. SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 302-9200	740	40	18.6	11.1%	144 (19.5%)	18 (2.4%)	44 (5.9%)	503 (68.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	97.4	17^th of 1160 public elementary schools	98.5%		98	14^th of 1168 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	85.8	85.8	81.1	85.6	90.3		85.6	88.1	84.0	89.6		87.3	94.7	96.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	96.8	95.8	94.7	96.8	96.8	$17,468	$380	$17,088
Forest View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 156th St. SE	Everett	98208	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-7900	634	34	18.4	14.8%	174 (27.4%)	13 (2.1%)	53 (8.4%)	333 (52.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.3%)	95.9	35^th of 1160 public elementary schools	97.0%		96.1	36^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.9%	1	86.4	86.4	82.6	79.2	84.3		81.9	85.1	77.5	82.4		81.6	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$18,003	$380	$17,623
Fernwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3933 Jewell RD	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Northshore School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 408-4500	714	38	18.7	6.0%	112 (15.7%)	14 (2.0%)	21 (2.9%)	540 (75.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	97	21^st of 1160 public elementary schools	98.2%		96.6	23^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	82.9	82.9	87.4	81.3	85.6		85.0	89.5	86.6	82.7		86.6	97.3	97.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.2	100.0	100.0	98.2	98.2	$16,756	$217	$16,539
Little Cedars Elementary School	Public	K-6	7408 144th Pl SE	Snohomish	98296	Snohomish County	Snohomish School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 563-2912	646	38	17.1	13.3%	314 (48.6%)	7 (1.1%)	70 (10.8%)	184 (28.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (10.5%)	84.4	173^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	85.1%		89.3	119^th of 1168 public elementary schools	89.8%	54	69.0	69.0	61.5	77.9	67.8	64.3	67.7	68.3	76.8	58.6	65.6	67.5	85.9	89.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	90.9	88.9	91.9	91.9	$18,038	$76	$17,962
Totem Falls	Public	K-6	14211 Snohomish-Cascade Drive	Snohomish	98296	Snohomish County	Snohomish School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 563-4750	412	28	14.6	10.9%	246 (59.7%)	11 (2.7%)	28 (6.8%)	77 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.4%)	90.6	105^th of 1160 public elementary schools	90.9%		81.5	204^th of 1168 public elementary schools	82.5%	99	90.9	90.9	67.3	80.4	87.3	63.8	74.3	81.8	76.1	80.0	51.7	72.0	92.7	96.4	98.2	98.2	98.2	96.4	96.4	94.6	96.4	96.4	$22,170	$1,479	$20,692
Silver Firs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5909 146th Pl. SE	Everett	98208	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-6500	538	31	17.3	22.1%	266 (49.4%)	24 (4.5%)	47 (8.7%)	150 (27.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.1%)	93.1	70^th of 1160 public elementary schools	94.0%		94.7	53^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	95.5%	17	83.1	83.1	73.2	80.0	80.5		77.8	74.7	81.1	70.1		75.2	94.1	95.1	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	94.1	96.0	96.0	$19,381	$380	$19,001
Cedar Wood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3414 168th St. SE	Bothell	98012	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-7700	682	38	17.8	22.6%	212 (31.1%)	27 (4.0%)	93 (13.6%)	276 (40.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (10.4%)	97.3	19^th of 1160 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.3	31^st of 1168 public elementary schools	97.3%	12	83.9	83.9	83.5	87.3	89.2		86.9	87.4	88.1	79.2		84.6	94.4	96.7	97.8	97.8	97.8	96.7	100.0	95.6	96.7	96.7	$19,816	$382	$19,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Cathcart Elementary

How many students attend Cathcart Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 497 students attended Cathcart Elementary.

Is Cathcart Elementary a good school?

Cathcart Elementary ranks 274^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Cathcart Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cathcart Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valley View Middle School
High : Glacier Peak High School

What is the racial makeup of Cathcart Elementary?

Students at Cathcart Elementary are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

What district is Cathcart Elementary in?

Snohomish School District

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