Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Machias Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Machias Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Machias Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Machias Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Machias Elementary School is 0.38, which is less 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
#531 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Snohomish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machias Elementary School's ranking?
Machias Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Machias Elementary School often compared to?
Machias Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Dutch Hill Elementary School, Cascade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Machias Elementary School?
615 students attend Machias Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Machias Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Machias Elementary School?
Machias Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Machias Elementary School offer ?
Machias Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Machias Elementary School part of?
Machias Elementary School is part of Snohomish School District.
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