Captain Strong
Captain Strong serves 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Captain Strong placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Captain Strong's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Captain Strong is ranked within the top 30% 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 Captain Strong is 0.27, 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 | #601 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Ground School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Captain Strong is Cam Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chief Umtuch Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Ground Chief Umtuch Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 595 students10
0.1 miles
700 Nw 9th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6350 0.1 5-8 595 - Battle Ground Cam Academy Alternative School
Math: 83% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-12 | 522 students10
0.2 miles
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6800 0.2 3-12 522 - Battle Ground Battle Ground High School Math: 47% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,102 students10
0.6 miles
300 W Main St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6500 0.6 9-12 2,102 - Battle Ground Daybreak Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 452 students10
1.7 miles
1900 Nw 20th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6900 1.7 5-8 452 - Battle Ground Daybreak Primary Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 521 students10
1.7 miles
1900 Nw 20th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6950 1.7 PK-4 521
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