Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary M Knight 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 30-39% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
8%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
22%
Black
(15-16)1%
4%
White
(15-16)88%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
n/a
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
How many students attend Mary M Knight Elementary School?
85 students attend Mary M Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mary M Knight Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary M Knight Elementary School?
Mary M Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary M Knight Elementary School offer ?
Mary M Knight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mary M Knight Elementary School part of?
Mary M Knight Elementary School is part of Mary M Knight School District.
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