Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience's student population of 68 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience 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 Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience is 0.47, 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
#1565 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Hispanic
16%
27%
White
71%
47%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
83.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience's ranking?
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience is ranked #1565 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience?
The graduation rate of Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience?
68 students attend Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience?
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience offer ?
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience part of?
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience is part of Mary Walker School District.
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