Big Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(360)855-3525
- Big Lake Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Big Lake Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Big Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Big Lake Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #323 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sedro-Woolley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Big Lake Elementary School is Mount Vernon Open Doors (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mount Baker Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Little Mountain Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Little Mountain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
3.4 miles
1514 S Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360)428-6125 3.4 K-5 639 - Mount Vernon Mount Baker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 700 students
3.5 miles
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360)428-6127 3.5 6-8 700 - Mount Vernon Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 475 students
3.6 miles
1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6128 3.6 K-5 475 - Mount Vernon La Venture Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 634 students
3.9 miles
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6116 3.9 6-8 634 - Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Open Doors Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 21 students
4.0 miles
2405 E College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6110 4.0 10-12 21
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