Stanwood-Camano School District

The Stanwood-Camano School District in Washington state serves 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and lower-performing institutions, with some standout schools like Port Susan Middle School and Twin City Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Academically, the district's schools generally perform better in English Language Arts than in Math, with several schools exceeding the state averages in ELA. However, math proficiency rates tend to lag behind the state. The schools on Camano Island, such as Elger Bay Elementary and Utsalady Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and rankings compared to the schools located in Stanwood, which could be due to factors like demographics or resource allocation.

The district also faces some challenges, such as the small size and limited resources of Lincoln Academy, the district's smallest middle school, which struggles academically. Additionally, the district has a predominantly white student population, and increasing racial diversity and supporting students of color could be an area for improvement. The significant differences in per-student spending, from $9,922 at Saratoga School to $25,119 at Utsalady Elementary, also suggest potential inequities in resource allocation across the district.