Cedar Valley Community School

Summary:

Cedar Valley Community School is an elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, serving 396 students in grades K-6 as part of the Edmonds School District. However, the school has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools over the past several years.

Cedar Valley Community School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school has a higher percentage of minority and low-income students compared to nearby schools, such as Spruce Elementary, Hazelwood Elementary, and Meadowdale Elementary, which have significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of students from low-income backgrounds.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending, Cedar Valley Community School has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby higher-performing schools, suggesting that additional resources and support may be needed to address the unique needs of its student population. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional support for students, and a closer examination of the school's funding and staffing model.


Detail:

Public K-6

 19200 56th Ave W
       Lynnwood, WA  98036


(425) 431-7390

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1121st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,747 Help


Students who attend Cedar Valley Community School usually attend:

Middle:    Brier Terrace Middle School
High:    Lynnwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.3%
White:
20.7%
African American:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Valley Community School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cedar Valley Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.3%), White (20.7%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Community School is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Valley Community School is $21,747, which is the 4th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Valley Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Valley Community School 1121st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cedar Valley Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Valley Community School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.69 659th 1026 35.8%
2005 25.09 831st 1031 19.4%
2006 14.06 965th 1051 8.2%
2007 9.55 1019th 1069 4.7%
2008 17.08 941st 1067 11.8%
2009 18.61 930th 1072 13.2%
2010 9.86 1036th 1088 4.8%
2011 18.03 965th 1092 11.6%
2012 43.59 667th 1097 39.2%
2013 43.01 681st 1106 38.4%
2015 46.67 582nd 1067 45.5%
2016 34.23 720th 1053 31.6%
2017 19.39 883rd 1056 16.4%
2018 24.77 822nd 1054 22.0%
2019 10.90 1053rd 1130 6.8%
2021 10.58 1027th 1107 7.2%
2022 11.31 1083rd 1169 7.4%
2023 9.03 1116th 1169 4.5%
2024 7.43 1121st 1168 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 329th 333 1.2%
2024 17.37 296th 320 7.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.91 700th 835 16.2%
2019 20.73 865th 979 11.6%
2021 17.60 782nd 854 8.4%
2022 20.92 893rd 1019 12.4%
2023 9.84 979th 1013 3.4%
2024 6.85 1002nd 1024 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.66 809th 1004 19.4%
2019 11.73 988th 1068 7.5%
2021 11.22 959th 1008 4.9%
2022 15.20 979th 1100 11.0%
2023 9.63 1043rd 1094 4.7%
2024 8.10 1055th 1093 3.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 739th 999 26.0%
2019 11.99 987th 1075 8.2%
2021 28.73 716th 1025 30.1%
2022 13.23 1010th 1113 9.3%
2023 16.70 965th 1099 12.2%
2024 13.93 990th 1099 9.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.11 261st 540 51.7%
2019 24.50 578th 697 17.1%
2021 14.55 482nd 501 3.8%
2022 21.72 606th 694 12.7%
2023 11.02 607th 633 4.1%
2024 11.05 626th 651 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cedar Valley Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.34 660th 833 20.8%
2019 8.76 983rd 1027 4.3%
2024 22.31 839th 1009 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Cedar Valley Community School Test Scores
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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, December 27, 2018

Open Quote Cedar Valley is a School of Distinction. Our staff and students strive to be outstanding both academically and socially. We have many opportunities for learning outside the school day as well. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, February 27, 2017

Open Quote I really like the school. They've been really great to work with. The staff and students are very inclusive and welcoming of all cultures and diversity. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 16, 2012

Open Quote This school is about the worst possible choice, had I known that it would have been this far behind the other school in the state and country I would not have chosen my residence so close to it.sub par curriculum, defensive and problematic staff.Daily reminders on how truly ill equipped the staff is to educate and overall handle the minds of our youth. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar Valley Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 350 19 36 16 8 n/a n/a 0 429
1989 333 18 47 12 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 431 27 57 17 6 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 162 10 23 7 7 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 139 3 29 10 10 n/a n/a 0 191
1993 147 11 30 20 12 n/a n/a 0 220
1994 205 16 46 37 18 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 206 34 62 55 14 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 206 34 62 55 14 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 177 28 69 61 10 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 165 27 65 55 7 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 171 27 61 74 5 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 161 27 57 78 6 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 135 27 70 104 7 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 192 42 84 116 9 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 192 42 84 116 9 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 182 35 73 135 11 n/a n/a 0 436
2005 166 48 83 167 13 n/a n/a 2 479
2006 164 55 66 185 7 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 170 58 68 188 12 n/a n/a 1 497
2008 147 53 68 166 10 n/a n/a 5 449
2009 134 57 72 174 3 n/a n/a 12 452
2010 123 43 50 109 8 n/a n/a 91 424
2011 112 31 49 203 4 2 20 0 421
2012 107 23 54 224 2 1 19 0 430
2013 109 28 69 242 1 2 17 0 468
2014 98 28 44 240 1 4 22 0 437
2015 86 32 39 242 1 1 18 0 419
2016 106 28 40 246 2 0 27 0 449
2017 102 42 41 250 3 1 30 0 469
2018 92 47 36 238 3 1 21 0 438
2019 89 49 33 237 2 2 27 0 439
2020 81 66 38 242 4 2 36 0 469
2021 90 60 34 205 3 2 36 0 430
2022 75 60 25 183 3 2 14 0 362
2023 82 52 32 211 3 2 14 0 396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Valley Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 21.0 20.4 0
1989 414 19.0 21.7 n/a
1990 538 24.5 21.9 0
1991 209 26.1 8.0 n/a
1992 191 20.1 9.5 n/a
1993 220 22.1 10.0 n/a
1994 322 13.1 24.6 n/a
1995 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1996 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1997 345 17.5 19.7 n/a
1998 319 16.2 19.7 n/a
1999 338 16.3 20.7 n/a
2000 329 18.7 17.6 n/a
2001 343 17.6 19.5 n/a
2002 443 22.7 19.5 59.1
2003 443 22.7 19.5 59.1
2004 436 23.0 19.0 61.5
2005 479 22.8 21.0 65.6
2006 477 26.4 18.1 74
2007 497 27.4 18.1 75.2
2008 449 23.6 19.0 75.7
2009 452 23.6 19.2 77.3
2010 424 22.5 18.8 92.5
2011 421 23.5 17.9 58.7
2012 430 22.1 19.4 84.9
2013 468 25.2 18.5 81.8
2014 437 n/a n/a 86
2015 419 29.0 14.4 64.9
2016 449 26.0 17.2 79.5
2017 469 27.8 16.8 78.9
2018 438 28.3 15.4 75.8
2019 439 28.4 15.4 78.6
2020 469 33.0 14.2 78.9
2021 430 34.5 12.4 72.1
2022 362 31.9 11.3 70.4
2023 396 32.1 12.3 71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Valley Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 21.0 20.4 0
1989 414 19.0 21.7 n/a
1990 538 24.5 21.9 0
1991 209 26.1 8.0 n/a
1992 191 20.1 9.5 n/a
1993 220 22.1 10.0 n/a
1994 322 13.1 24.6 n/a
1995 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1996 371 17.2 21.6 n/a
1997 345 17.5 19.7 n/a
1998 319 16.2 19.7 n/a
1999 338 16.3 20.7 n/a
2000 329 18.7 17.6 n/a
2001 343 17.6 19.5 n/a
2002 443 22.7 19.5 59.1
2003 443 22.7 19.5 59.1
2004 436 23.0 19.0 61.5
2005 479 22.8 21.0 65.6
2006 477 26.4 18.1 74
2007 497 27.4 18.1 75.2
2008 449 23.6 19.0 75.7
2009 452 23.6 19.2 77.3
2010 424 22.5 18.8 92.5
2011 421 23.5 17.9 58.7
2012 430 22.1 19.4 84.9
2013 468 25.2 18.5 81.8
2014 437 n/a n/a 86
2015 419 29.0 14.4 64.9
2016 449 26.0 17.2 79.5
2017 469 27.8 16.8 78.9
2018 438 28.3 15.4 75.8
2019 439 28.4 15.4 78.6
2020 469 33.0 14.2 78.9
2021 430 34.5 12.4 72.1
2022 362 31.9 11.3 70.4
2023 396 32.1 12.3 71.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.7%0.0%0.0%3.2%96.8%95.2%96.8%95.2%96.8%95.2%
201794.7%0.0%4.0%0.0%1.3%94.7%94.7%96.1%94.7%94.7%94.7%
201896.9%0.0%1.6%0.0%1.6%96.9%96.9%98.4%96.9%96.9%96.9%
201992.4%0.0%1.3%5.1%0.0%96.2%93.7%97.5%96.2%96.2%93.7%
202090.6%0.0%0.0%7.1%0.0%96.5%97.7%97.7%94.1%96.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.7%
202197.1%1.5%0.0%0.0%1.5%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.5%97.1%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.1%
202294.4%2.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.4%94.4%95.8%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202395.9%0.0%0.0%4.1%0.0%97.3%95.9%98.6%98.6%95.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.9%
202489.5%2.6%0.0%2.6%0.0%93.4%93.4%93.4%92.1%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201885.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%96.7%90.0%95.0%96.7%100.0%91.7%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.7%0.0%0.5%0.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Valley Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (6.2%) $15,213 (93.8%) $16,227
2020 $1,070 (7.7%) $12,738 (92.3%) $13,808
2021 $1,304 (6.6%) $18,334 (93.4%) $19,638
2022 $1,975 (9.1%) $19,772 (90.9%) $21,747

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Valley Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1053rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1116th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Valley Community School)21.429.5
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Valley Community School)1418
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Valley Community School)35.413.5
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Valley Community School)23.111.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Valley Community School)32.429.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Valley Community School)2321.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Valley Community School)2626.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Valley Community School)52.517.4
 35.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Cedar Valley Community School)2917.4
 11.6%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cedar Valley Community School)35.623
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cedar Valley Community School)22.517.3
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cedar Valley Community School)2626.8
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439396
 9.8%
African American4952
 6.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3332
 3%
Hispanic237211
 11%
Pacific Islander22
White8982
 7.9%
Two or More Races2714
 48.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%71.5%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Valley Community School

Cedar Valley Community School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Cedar Valley Community School.

Students who attend Cedar Valley Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brier Terrace Middle School
High : Lynnwood High School

Students at Cedar Valley Community School are 53% Hispanic, 21% White, 13% African American, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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