Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
Tel:
(509)678-4435
- Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #981 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 79% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 21% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highland School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School is Highland High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Naches Valley Middle School (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tieton Intermediate School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tieton Tieton Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 280 students
0.5 miles
711 Franklin Rd
Tieton, WA 98947
(509)673-3141 0.5 4-6 280 - Cowiche Highland High School Grades: 9-12 | 345 students
1.2 miles
17000 Summitview
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509)678-7268 1.2 9-12 345 - Naches Naches Valley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 509 students
4.6 miles
151 Bonlow Drive
Naches, WA 98937
(509)966-5050 4.6 K-4 509 - Yakima Mountainview Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 176 students
4.8 miles
830 Stone Rd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509)965-2070 4.8 K-4 176 - Naches Naches Valley Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 397 students
4.9 miles
32 Shafer Avenue
Naches, WA 98937
(509)653-2725 4.9 5-8 397
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