Photo: SounderBruce · CC BY-SA 4.0Marysville’s public schools score below 74% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
In Marysville, 27% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Marysville, 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.
Marysville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 254 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Marysville’s, its schools beat 14%, lower than their 26% 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
The district spends $18,691 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Grace Academy (private), Academy Northwest (private), Evangel Classical School (private) and Bethlehem Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Marysville’s grade
C: better than 26% of Washington school districts, #246 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 Marysville, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Cedarcrest School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 656 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Totem Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 522 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Cedarcrest School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 656 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Totem Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 522 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Cedarcrest School
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marysville Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 656 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Totem Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 522 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Marysville Getchell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,182 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Marysville Getchell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,182 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Marysville Getchell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,182 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Marysville · depends on your address
Marysville Getchell High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Marysville Pilchuck High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,182 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Marysville’s public schools are run by Marysville School District. Parts of Marysville (9%, 9% and 2% of its land) are served by Lakewood, Lake Stevens and Arlington instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
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
Marysville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Marysville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Marysville | C | Marysville |
| Arlington | B | Arlington |
Every school in Marysville
22 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 Marysville’s schools
Are Marysville’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Marysville children attend score below 74% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #246 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Marysville in?
Marysville School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,760 students in 23 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Marysville are served by Lakewood, Lake Stevens and Arlington.
Where do Marysville kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Marysville Getchell High School and Marysville Pilchuck High School.
What is Marysville’s graduation rate?
77% of the class of 2023 in Marysville School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Marysville spend per student?
$18,691 in Marysville School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Marysville?
Yes: Grace Academy (religious, grades K–12, 408 students), Academy Northwest (religious, grades K–12, 285 students), Evangel Classical School (religious, grades K–12, 185 students) and Bethlehem Christian School (religious, grades PK–K, 105 students).
Parents talk
What Marysville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Marysville → They have their own page.
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.