Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Skagit Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skagit Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Skagit Academy's student population of 279 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skagit Academy 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 Skagit Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skagit Academy's ranking?
Skagit Academy is ranked #1122 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skagit Academy often compared to?
Skagit Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skagit Academy?
The graduation rate of Skagit Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Skagit Academy?
279 students attend Skagit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Skagit Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skagit Academy?
Skagit Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skagit Academy offer ?
Skagit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Skagit Academy part of?
Skagit Academy is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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