Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maya Angelou Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
62%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou Elementary School's ranking?
Maya Angelou Elementary School is ranked #1451 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Maya Angelou Elementary School?
577 students attend Maya Angelou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Maya Angelou Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Maya Angelou Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou Elementary School offer ?
Maya Angelou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maya Angelou Elementary School part of?
Maya Angelou Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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