Kalama Elementary School vs. Mint Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Kalama Elementary School or Mint Valley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Mint Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kalama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mint Valley 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 is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
486 students
379 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
77
Grade 1 Students
78
53
Grade 2 Students
85
65
Grade 3 Students
83
51
Grade 4 Students
88
74
Grade 5 Students
70
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
83%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%