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Marysville School District

Washington · Public School District
23
Schools
10,127
Students
$20,278
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
58.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
80.4%
Graduation Rate
-6.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marysville School District is a public school district in Washington serving 10,127 students across 23 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,278 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
10th Street School06–08159
Cedarcrest School06–08761
Marysville Middle School06–08644
Totem Middle School06–08555
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage School09–1287
Legacy High School09–12215
Marysville Getchell High School09–121,498
Marysville NWESD 189 Youth Engagement10–12115
Marysville Pilchuck High School09–121,238
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ECEAPPK–PK183
Marysville SD SpecialPK–12190
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,278+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
22%
State
63.7%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal
14.0%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
10,127
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.4%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,278 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.4%, graduation is 6.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marysville School District?
Marysville School District has 23 public schools, serving a total of 10,127 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marysville School District?
The graduation rate is 80.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marysville School District spend per student?
Marysville School District spends $20,278 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marysville School District?
58% of students in Marysville School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marysville School District?
No, Marysville School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marysville School District serve?
Marysville School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marysville School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marysville School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.