Samish Elementary School

Summary:

Samish Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sedro Woolley, Washington, serving 176 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Sedro-Woolley School District, which is ranked 162 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Samish Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.8%) compared to the state average (52.63%) and nearby schools in the district (ranging from 54.88% to 84.76%). Academically, Samish's performance on SBAC and WCAS tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.73% of Samish students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.44% in the district and 52.63% statewide. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the 2-star rating for the Sedro-Woolley School District.

Samish Elementary's performance also varies significantly by student subgroups. In 2022-2023, the school's ranking for female students was in the top third of Washington elementary schools, while the ranking for male students and white students was in the bottom third. Additionally, Samish has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.33% to 48.86% over the past three school years, higher than the district average and some nearby schools like Allen Elementary and West View Elementary. These factors suggest that Samish Elementary may face challenges in providing a high-quality education and addressing the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 23953 Prairie Road
       Sedro Woolley, WA  98284


(360) 856-4330

District: Sedro-Woolley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
910th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,030 Help


Students who attend Samish Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cascade Middle School
High:    Sedro Woolley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Compare Details Samish Elementary School ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samish Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samish Elementary School is $18,030. 3 elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Samish Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samish Elementary School 910th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Samish Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sedro-Woolley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedro-Woolley School District 162nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samish Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Samish Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.62 481st 1026 53.1%
2005 51.11 519th 1031 49.7%
2006 45.73 605th 1051 42.4%
2007 58.64 440th 1069 58.8%
2008 65.24 360th 1067 66.3%
2009 82.56 124th 1072 88.4%
2010 77.81 182nd 1088 83.3%
2011 71.12 276th 1092 74.7%
2012 66.92 353rd 1097 67.8%
2013 47.14 636th 1106 42.5%
2015 60.58 398th 1067 62.7%
2016 57.04 451st 1053 57.2%
2017 73.63 266th 1056 74.8%
2018 42.22 611th 1054 42.0%
2019 39.63 700th 1130 38.1%
2021 34.40 697th 1107 37.0%
2022 35.86 742nd 1169 36.5%
2023 43.77 636th 1169 45.6%
2024 24.17 910th 1168 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samish Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.46 471st 979 51.9%
2021 60.04 267th 854 68.7%
2022 47.49 512th 1019 49.8%
2023 64.97 297th 1013 70.7%
2024 42.28 618th 1024 39.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Samish Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.26 740th 1068 30.7%
2021 47.31 492nd 1008 51.2%
2022 56.28 452nd 1100 58.9%
2023 60.29 406th 1094 62.9%
2024 26.82 824th 1093 24.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Samish Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.38 669th 1075 37.8%
2021 33.75 655th 1025 36.1%
2022 27.61 824th 1113 26.0%
2023 40.68 637th 1099 42.0%
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Rank History for White students at Samish Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.82 681st 1027 33.7%
2021 21.66 777th 943 17.6%
2022 28.08 800th 1031 22.4%
2023 37.32 655th 1011 35.2%
2024 21.49 852nd 1009 15.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Samish Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1989 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1990 104 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1991 116 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1992 113 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1993 156 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1994 172 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1995 190 0 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 190 0 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 180 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 188 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 201
1999 225 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 221 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 189 0 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 199
2002 181 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2003 181 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2004 180 0 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 167 4 2 19 3 n/a n/a 1 196
2006 178 2 0 11 4 n/a n/a 2 197
2007 171 1 0 10 5 n/a n/a 2 189
2008 161 1 1 14 4 n/a n/a 4 185
2009 166 2 1 8 7 n/a n/a 10 194
2010 149 0 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 163
2011 153 0 0 17 2 0 9 0 181
2012 155 0 0 20 2 0 7 0 184
2013 154 0 0 29 2 0 5 0 190
2014 155 0 0 26 2 0 5 0 188
2015 153 1 0 19 2 0 7 0 182
2016 152 1 0 23 2 0 5 0 183
2017 150 1 0 19 2 0 3 0 175
2018 148 0 0 16 3 0 4 0 171
2019 157 0 0 14 1 0 10 0 182
2020 156 0 0 12 0 0 7 0 175
2021 139 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 156
2022 149 1 1 16 0 0 13 0 180
2023 151 0 2 16 1 0 6 0 176

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 Samish Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 111 4.0 27.7 0
1989 110 4.0 27.5 n/a
1990 108 4.6 23.4 0
1991 120 4.6 26.0 n/a
1992 116 4.7 24.6 n/a
1993 165 7.2 22.9 n/a
1994 183 7.3 25.1 n/a
1995 199 7.9 25.2 n/a
1996 199 7.9 25.2 n/a
1997 188 8.1 23.2 n/a
1998 201 8.1 24.8 n/a
1999 238 9.9 24.0 n/a
2000 229 9.6 23.9 n/a
2001 199 10.4 19.1 n/a
2002 195 10.5 18.6 31.3
2003 195 10.5 18.6 31.3
2004 198 11.0 18.0 31.8
2005 196 10.7 18.3 34.9
2006 197 8.9 22.1 32.8
2007 189 10.2 18.5 23.5
2008 185 8.2 22.6 28.7
2009 194 8.2 23.7 36.4
2010 163 8.3 19.4 39.3
2011 181 9.0 20.1 29.3
2012 184 8.7 21.0 45.1
2013 190 8.6 21.8 47.4
2014 188 n/a n/a 44.1
2015 182 10.0 18.2 50
2016 183 10.0 18.3 47
2017 175 11.1 15.7 43.4
2018 171 11.5 14.7 43.9
2019 182 11.5 15.7 47.8
2020 175 12.7 13.6 38.9
2021 156 10.9 14.2 40.4
2022 180 10.7 16.7 38.3
2023 176 10.9 16.1 48.9

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 Samish Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 111 4.0 27.7 0
1989 110 4.0 27.5 n/a
1990 108 4.6 23.4 0
1991 120 4.6 26.0 n/a
1992 116 4.7 24.6 n/a
1993 165 7.2 22.9 n/a
1994 183 7.3 25.1 n/a
1995 199 7.9 25.2 n/a
1996 199 7.9 25.2 n/a
1997 188 8.1 23.2 n/a
1998 201 8.1 24.8 n/a
1999 238 9.9 24.0 n/a
2000 229 9.6 23.9 n/a
2001 199 10.4 19.1 n/a
2002 195 10.5 18.6 31.3
2003 195 10.5 18.6 31.3
2004 198 11.0 18.0 31.8
2005 196 10.7 18.3 34.9
2006 197 8.9 22.1 32.8
2007 189 10.2 18.5 23.5
2008 185 8.2 22.6 28.7
2009 194 8.2 23.7 36.4
2010 163 8.3 19.4 39.3
2011 181 9.0 20.1 29.3
2012 184 8.7 21.0 45.1
2013 190 8.6 21.8 47.4
2014 188 n/a n/a 44.1
2015 182 10.0 18.2 50
2016 183 10.0 18.3 47
2017 175 11.1 15.7 43.4
2018 171 11.5 14.7 43.9
2019 182 11.5 15.7 47.8
2020 175 12.7 13.6 38.9
2021 156 10.9 14.2 40.4
2022 180 10.7 16.7 38.3
2023 176 10.9 16.1 48.9

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

Samish Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201674.2%0.0%3.2%9.7%80.6%80.6%77.4%80.6%83.9%80.6%
201787.0%0.0%4.4%8.7%0.0%91.3%87.0%95.7%91.3%91.3%87.0%
201882.8%0.0%6.9%10.3%3.5%82.8%86.2%89.7%82.8%86.2%86.2%
201981.5%3.7%0.0%3.7%11.1%81.5%81.5%88.9%85.2%85.2%81.5%
202081.3%6.3%3.1%6.3%9.4%84.4%87.5%84.4%87.5%87.5%93.8%93.8%93.8%87.5%
202189.5%0.0%5.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%94.7%94.7%100.0%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%
202295.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%95.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202390.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%3.3%96.7%96.7%93.3%100.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202468.4%15.8%5.3%0.0%0.0%68.4%68.4%79.0%73.7%68.4%73.7%73.7%73.7%68.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201886.4%0.0%4.6%0.0%9.1%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%90.9%
201988.9%0.0%0.0%7.4%3.7%96.3%88.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%92.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Samish Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.1%1.1%2.2%5.0%93.4%93.9%94.5%93.4%94.5%94.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Samish Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (1.3%) $19,138 (98.7%) $19,381
2020 $139 (1.0%) $14,235 (99.0%) $14,374
2021 $616 (3.6%) $16,718 (96.4%) $17,335
2022 $1,450 (8.0%) $16,580 (92.0%) $18,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samish Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 700th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 636th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samish Elementary School)61.961.1
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)56.439.4
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Samish Elementary School)61.955.6
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)49.940.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Samish Elementary School)4410.3
 33.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)61.546.1
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Samish Elementary School)5222.7
 29.3%
   5th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)51.237.6
 13.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.139.4
 9.7%
5th Grade Science (Samish Elementary School)3242.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Sedro-Woolley School District)52.250
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Samish Elementary School)5047.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)56.243.7
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Samish Elementary School)34.628.6
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)45.734
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Samish Elementary School)51.438.8
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)57.643.4
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Samish Elementary School)48.634.3
 14.3%
   All Grades Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)46.534.3
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Samish Elementary School)3242.9
 10.9%
   All Grades Science (Sedro-Woolley School District)4744.3
 2.7%
   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 Students182176
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic1416
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White157151
 3.8%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%48.9%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Samish Elementary School.

Students at Samish Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Samish Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cascade Middle School
High : Sedro Woolley Senior High School

Samish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Washington elementary schools.


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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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