Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Cedarcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedarcrest School's student population of 751 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
751 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cedarcrest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarcrest School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
9%
9%

Hispanic
26%
26%

Black
4%
5%

White
47%
48%

Hawaiian
1%
2%

Two or more races
12%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarcrest School's ranking?
Cedarcrest School is ranked #1535 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedarcrest School often compared to?
Cedarcrest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville Middle School, 10th Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedarcrest School?
751 students attend Cedarcrest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cedarcrest School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarcrest School?
Cedarcrest School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cedarcrest School offer ?
Cedarcrest School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cedarcrest School part of?
Cedarcrest School is part of Marysville School District.
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