Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Martha Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martha Lake Elementary serves the northeast part of Lynnwood, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha Lake Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Martha Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha Lake Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Martha Lake Elementary School is ranked #1112 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Martha Lake Elementary School?
545 students attend Martha Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Martha Lake Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha Lake Elementary School?
Martha Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martha Lake Elementary School offer ?
Martha Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martha Lake Elementary School part of?
Martha Lake Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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