Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Machias Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Machias Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Machias Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Machias Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#589 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Machias Elementary School's ranking?
Machias Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Machias Elementary School often compared to?
Machias Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Dutch Hill Elementary School, Cascade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Machias Elementary School?
549 students attend Machias Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Machias Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Machias Elementary School?
Machias Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Machias Elementary School offer ?
Machias Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Machias Elementary School part of?
Machias Elementary School is part of Snohomish School District.
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