Lake Stevens School District

12309 22nd St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lake Stevens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,788 students in Lake Stevens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lake Stevens School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
9,788 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
504 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Lake Stevens School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#56 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lake Stevens   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Stevens   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Stevens   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
49%
91%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lake Stevens   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.69
# American Indian Students
35 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
821 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,652 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
26%
# Black Students
397 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
5,845 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
60%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
988 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
267
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
665
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
716
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
822
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
718
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
694
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
741
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
764
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
758
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
721
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
735
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
758
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
725
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
704
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,717 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$164 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lake Stevens   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$160 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lake Stevens   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,717
$18,796
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lake Stevens   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,390
$19,246
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lake Stevens   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lake Stevens School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2221 103 Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1510
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9317 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1690
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1033 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3220 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Stevens Sr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2908 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1515
Grades: 10-12
| 2,187 students
Rank: #88.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3411 99th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12806 20th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1525
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1031 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1544
Grades: 6-7
| 710 students
Rank: #1111.
North Lake Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1530
Grades: 6-7
| 811 students
Rank: #1212.
Cavelero Mid High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 24th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1630
Grades: 8-9
| 1,455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
9215 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lssd Open Doors
Alternative School
12309 22nd St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1623
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Outcomes For Academic Resilience
Alternative School
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1500
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prove High School
Alternative School
12309 22nd St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,788 students.
What is the rank of Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District is ranked #52 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Stevens School District?
60% of Lake Stevens School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Stevens School District?
Lake Stevens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lake Stevens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 9,788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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