The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Cottage Lake Elementary
Cottage Lake Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in the Northshore School District, located in Woodinville. The school is a regular public elementary school.
Academically, state testing data from the most recent year shows a pattern where English language arts proficiency is generally stronger than math proficiency across the tested grades. Results in reading and writing are solid across the upper elementary grades, with one grade level posting a particularly high proficiency rate. Math performance is more mixed; a majority of students in one grade met the bar, a smaller share did in another, and outcomes were notably weaker in the grade where proficiency dropped below half. In science, which is tested only at the fifth-grade level, a solid majority of students met the standard. When combined across all subjects and grades, the school’s overall academic performance places it among the stronger performers relative to other districts in King County, inside the top quartile of that group. Because only a single year of state assessment data was available, it is not possible to determine whether these results represent an up or down trend over time.
The student body is small for an elementary school. The composition is predominantly white, with Asian and Hispanic students each forming a modest share, and a small number of students who identify as two or more races. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is low, indicating a generally affluent student population. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs or who are classified as English learners was not available; a parent interested in special education or English language support services may want to follow up with the school directly.
Woodinville itself is a suburban city with a mix of residential neighborhoods, a wine tourism district with many tasting rooms, and light industrial areas. It is car-dependent, though a town center district and a tourist district draw some pedestrian activity. The city is located a short distance northeast of Seattle in the Sammamish River Valley. Housing values in the area are high, reflecting the broader King County market, and the cost of entry for a family would be steep. The city’s economy is anchored by wine production, fitness equipment manufacturing, promotional products, and hospitality. Public transit is available through a park-and-ride hub in downtown, and the Eastrail corridor provides a regional trail for walking and cycling. The city has a number of parks and waterfront access along the Sammamish River.
Cottage Lake Elementary draws from a subset of Woodinville’s neighborhoods. The school is part of the Northshore School District, which recently added a new elementary school in the northern part of the district, shifting some attendance boundaries and adding capacity for families. Families considering this area should be aware that Woodinville’s housing market is expensive, and the school’s low rate of students qualifying for meal assistance reflects the area’s overall affluence. Academically, the school offers strong English language arts outcomes and generally solid science results, while math proficiency shows more variation by grade level, something a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand how math instruction is structured across grade levels.
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