Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara McClintock STEM Elementary serves the southwest part of Pasco, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
65%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School is ranked #1805 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School?
570 students attend Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School?
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School part of?
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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