Mcdonald Elementary School
Tel:
(509)228-4350
- Mcdonald Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Mcdonald Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mcdonald Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mcdonald Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School is 0.30, 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) | 55-59% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 83% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mcdonald Elementary School is Spokane Valley Learning Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Spokane Valley Learning Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Spokane Valley Learning Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spokane Spokane Valley Learning Academy Grades: K-12 | 74 students
0.6 miles
13313 E Broadway Ave
Spokane, WA 99216
(509)228-4265 0.6 K-12 74 - Spokane Evergreen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 729 students
0.8 miles
10304 E 9th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4780 0.8 6-8 729 - Spokane South Pines Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
0.8 miles
12021 E 24th Ave
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4400 0.8 PK-5 413 - Spokane Opportunity Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
0.9 miles
1109 S Wilbur Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509)228-4550 0.9 PK-5 426 - Veradale Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
1.1 miles
14707 E 8th Ave
Veradale, WA 99037
(509)228-4000 1.1 PK-5 516
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