Top Rankings
Anacortes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,551 students in Anacortes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Anacortes School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,551 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Anacortes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.68
# American Indian Students
28 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
25 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,908 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
75%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
217 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
187
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,501 is higher than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,501
$19,040
Spending / Student
$18,213
$19,496
Best Anacortes School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13590 Gibralter Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Anacortes High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Erie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 41st Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Island View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Anacortes Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1550
Grades: PK-3
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,551 students.
What is the rank of Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District is ranked #32 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anacortes School District?
75% of Anacortes School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anacortes School District?
Anacortes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Anacortes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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