B
Good
77/100

South Whidbey Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5380 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA 98260
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
484
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%54/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (−0 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%47%reading -5 pts, math -16 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +5 pts, math -6 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5380 Maxwelton Rd
City Langley
ZIP Code 98260
District 5308190
NCES School ID 530819002240
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98260

Understanding the community around South Whidbey Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,309
Per Capita Income $56,915
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.3%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $595,500
Median Rent $1,336
Owner-Occupied 83.0%
Renter-Occupied 17.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Whidbey Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 484
Teachers (FTE) 28.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Whidbey Elementary?
South Whidbey Elementary has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Whidbey Elementary?
South Whidbey Elementary has 484 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does South Whidbey Elementary serve?
South Whidbey Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Whidbey Elementary receive per student?
South Whidbey Elementary receives $20,796 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Whidbey Elementary in 98260 ▼
Avg Home Value
$786,093
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
17.0%

Other Schools in 98260

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026