Shelton View Elementary, Bothell WA

Original Research by School Decision on Shelton View Elementary

Shelton View Elementary is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Bothell, a rapidly growing suburban city that straddles King and Snohomish counties. It belongs to the Northshore School District, which also serves nearby communities. The school sits in a predominantly car-oriented residential area, though the district has seen recent additions like Ruby Bridges Elementary, which opened in fall 2021 and shifted some attendance boundaries for families in the northern part of the district.

Academically, Shelton View performs well. In the most recent state assessments, reading and math proficiency across grades three through five place the school comfortably above the midpoint among districts in Snohomish County, landing in the top quartile. In elementary English language arts, the school posts solid scores at each grade level, with a combined proficiency rate that reflects strong instruction across the board. Math results are similarly strong, with the highest scores in the lower elementary grades. Fifth-grade science results are also robust. Because this is an elementary school serving only through grade five, there are no graduation rate data, and chronic absenteeism data were not available in the materials reviewed. A parent may want to ask the school directly about attendance patterns.

The student body is diverse. Slightly under half of students are white, with a substantial Asian population making up roughly a third of enrollment. Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races each account for about a tenth of the school, and Black students make up a smaller share. About one in six students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate below the national average for elementary schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the provided materials; families interested in those supports should inquire with the school.

No information was provided about specific programs, such as gifted offerings, art, music, or after-school activities. The school's website was not included in the data, so a parent may wish to explore directly what enrichment opportunities are available for the elementary grades.

The housing market in the area around Shelton View is expensive. Home values in the zip code are well above both the state and national benchmarks, and rents are high. The area has seen a rapid increase in population in recent decades, driven by biotech and high-tech employers, the University of Washington Bothell campus, and downtown redevelopment that added mixed-use residential density. For families considering moving to the attendance zone, the housing costs are a significant factor.

Shelton View is best suited for families looking for a strong-performing suburban elementary school with a diverse student body and a solid academic foundation. The school's proficiency results are a clear strength. The lack of detailed program information and special population data means families with specific needs should reach out to the school directly. The broader community context of rapid growth, dense employment, and high housing costs is integral to any decision about living in this part of Bothell.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 383%

School 83% · District 75% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 480%

School 80% · District 74% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Grade 572%

School 72% · District 65% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 370%

School 70% · District 71% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 478%

School 78% · District 75% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 578%

School 78% · District 36% · ▲ 42 pts above district

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Science

Grade 577%

School 77% · District 74% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

This schoolNorthshore School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income50%Higher-income74%24 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income50%Higher-income86%36 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income50%Higher-income85%35 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income58%Higher-income88%29 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income50%Higher-income89%39 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income55%Higher-income76%21 pp gap