Blue Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blue Ridge 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
310 students

Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
40-44%
50%
(18-19)
35-39%
61%
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%

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Hispanic
(19-20)
71%
24%

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Black
(19-20)
1%
4%

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White
(19-20)
26%
53%

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Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
9%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
8%

Showing 2010–2020. View full 19-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
310 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Walla Walla Public Schools.

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