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Totem Middle School vs. Cedarcrest School

Should you attend Totem Middle School or Cedarcrest School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Totem Middle School
1605 7th St
Marysville, WA 98270
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Cedarcrest School
6400 88th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Totem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Totem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Cedarcrest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
584 students
751 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Totem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedarcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Totem Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedarcrest School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Totem Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedarcrest School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Totem Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marysville School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedarcrest School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marysville School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2044 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1535 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Totem Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedarcrest School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Totem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marysville School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marysville School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
43%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Totem Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marysville School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedarcrest School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marysville School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
40%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Totem Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedarcrest School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
206
242
Grade 7 Students
181
253
Grade 8 Students
197
256

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
17%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Totem Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedarcrest School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marysville School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Totem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedarcrest School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Totem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedarcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Totem Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedarcrest School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marysville School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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