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Southworth Elementary School vs. Mill Pond Elementary School

Should you attend Southworth Elementary School or Mill Pond Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southworth Elementary School
13849 Yelm Hwy Se
Yelm, WA 98597
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mill Pond Elementary School
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Mill Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southworth Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
669 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mill Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southworth Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mill Pond Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mill Pond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southworth Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yelm School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yelm School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1036 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
#457 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southworth Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mill Pond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in WA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mill Pond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yelm School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southworth Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mill Pond Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
107
85
Grade 1 Students
108
62
Grade 2 Students
122
55
Grade 3 Students
115
62
Grade 4 Students
110
54
Grade 5 Students
107
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mill Pond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yelm School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mill Pond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yelm School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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