Lake Goodwin’s public schools score below 73% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Lake Goodwin’s districts is 27%, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Lake Goodwin, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 88% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lake Goodwin’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 251 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lake Goodwin’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 88% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
77% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Lakewood spends $18,098 per student and Marysville $18,691, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lake Goodwin’s grade
C: better than 27% of Washington school districts, #241 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lake Goodwin, with each school’s own grade.
Lake Goodwin runs its own schools through grade 12 (Lakewood School District). From grade PK, students attend the Marysville School District, shared with Marysville. Its elementary school is in Tulalip. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Lake Goodwin
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lake Goodwin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Lake Goodwin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Goodwin | C | Lakewood PK–12 · Marysville PK–12 |
| Marysville | C | Marysville |
Every school in Lake Goodwin
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lake Goodwin’s schools
Are Lake Goodwin’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lake Goodwin children attend score below 73% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #241 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lake Goodwin in?
Two districts: Lakewood School District runs grades PK–12, and Marysville School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Marysville.
Where do Lake Goodwin kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Marysville Getchell High School, Marysville Pilchuck High School, Lakewood High School, Legacy High School and Heritage School.
What is Lake Goodwin’s graduation rate?
77% of the class of 2023 in Marysville School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Lake Goodwin spend per student?
$18,098 in Lakewood School District and $18,691 in Marysville School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lake Goodwin families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.