Summary:
This analysis examines 12 public schools within the Mukilteo School District in Everett's 98204 zip code, serving grades K-12, all of which face academic challenges with performance below state averages.
Among these schools, Mariner High School stands out as the strongest traditional high school with the highest enrollment, best graduation rate, and above-average English scores, while Horizon Elementary faces the most significant struggles, ranking in the bottom 3% of elementary schools statewide. The two middle schools, Voyager and Explorer, show a notable drop in student proficiency, particularly in math, compared to elementary levels.
Alternative high schools like ACES High School and Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors show concerning outcomes with very low graduation rates despite high per-student spending at ACES. Across the district, higher rates of economic disadvantage correlate with lower academic performance, and most schools have seen stagnant or declining rankings in recent years, indicating systemic challenges.
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