MADRONA NONGRADED

Madrona Nongraded is a public elementary school that is part of the Edmonds School District school district, located in EDMONDS, WA with about 637 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Madrona Nongraded has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Madrona K-8 (often referred to in administrative records as Madrona Nongraded) is a public school located in Edmonds, Washington, within the Edmonds School District. Unlike traditional schools that strictly group students by chronological age, Madrona is recognized for its unique educational philosophy that emphasizes a continuous progress model. The school focuses on mixed-age classrooms and personalized learning pathways, allowing students to advance through curriculum based on individual mastery rather than standard grade-level expectations.

The school serves a diverse community of students and is well-regarded for its emphasis on social-emotional learning, student-led projects, and community engagement. Because of its "nongraded" structure, the environment is designed to be highly flexible, encouraging students to take ownership of their education while fostering long-term relationships with teachers who often loop with the same groups of students over several years. This collaborative, student-centered approach aims to accommodate different learning styles and paces, making it a distinct alternative to the conventional K-8 model in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, contact Madrona Nongraded at (425) 431-7979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.