Best Schools in Big Lake, WA
Big Lake, WA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,013 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Big Lake don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Lake, WA
The top high schools in Big Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1977 Students
2. La Conner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Conner School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Lake, WA
The top middle schools in Big Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Venture Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
2. La Conner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Conner School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Lake, WA
The top elementary schools in Big Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conway School District 317
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conway School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 444 Students
2. La Conner Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
La Conner School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 234 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Lake, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Lake, WA has a total population of 448 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Lake, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Big Lake, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
54.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Lake, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Lake, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Big Lake, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Lake, WA
How many schools are in Big Lake, WA?
Big Lake, WA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,013 students in total.
How do schools in Big Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Big Lake score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Big Lake don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Lake?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations