Serving 122 students in grades 1-8, K-8 Learning Lab 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Lab School's attendance zone covers the entire Yakima, WA school district, encompassing approximately 23.7 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
K-8 Learning Lab's student population of 122 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
K-8 Learning Lab 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 K-8 Learning Lab is 0.29, 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
#1942 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Hispanic
83%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)92.6%
18.4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K-8 Learning Lab's ranking?
K-8 Learning Lab is ranked #1942 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are K-8 Learning Lab often compared to?
K-8 Learning Labis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Middle School, Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend K-8 Learning Lab?
122 students attend K-8 Learning Lab.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of K-8 Learning Lab students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does K-8 Learning Lab offer ?
K-8 Learning Lab offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is K-8 Learning Lab part of?
K-8 Learning Lab is part of Yakima School District.
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