Serving 470 students in grades 1-3, Saddle Mountain 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saddle Mountain Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Mattawa school district, encompassing approximately 260.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 25.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saddle Mountain Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Saddle Mountain Elementary School 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 Saddle Mountain Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1922 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2007–2025. 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 is Saddle Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Saddle Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1922 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Saddle Mountain Elementary School?
470 students attend Saddle Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Saddle Mountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saddle Mountain Elementary School?
Saddle Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saddle Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Saddle Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddle Mountain Elementary School part of?
Saddle Mountain Elementary School is part of Wahluke School District.
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