Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Adams Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Adams Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1621 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 74% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Valley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Adams Elementary School is Central Valley High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Evergreen Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Veradale Central Valley High School Math: 51% | Reading: 83%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,193 students10
0.5 miles
821 S Sullivan Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5100 0.5 9-12 2,193 - Spokane Evergreen Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 777 students10
0.5 miles
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3700 0.5 6-8 777 - Veradale Progress Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 344 students10
1.0 miles
710 N Progress Rd
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-4500 1 PK-5 344 - Spokane Spokane Valley Learning Academy Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 47 students10
1.0 miles
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 228-4265 1 K-12 47 - Spokane Sunrise Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 625 students10
1.0 miles
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 558-3600 1 PK-5 625
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