Mary M Knight High School (Closed 2023)

2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 72 students in grades 7-12, Mary M Knight High 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 20-29% (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 9:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
72 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(15-16)
20-29%
51%
(15-16)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
(15-16)
1%
1%

Showing 2005–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
23%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
95%
56%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

100%
(15-16)
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%

Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Mary M Knight High School?
The graduation rate of Mary M Knight High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mary M Knight High School?
72 students attend Mary M Knight High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mary M Knight High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary M Knight High School?
Mary M Knight High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary M Knight High School offer ?
Mary M Knight High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mary M Knight High School part of?
Mary M Knight High School is part of Mary M Knight School District.

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