Below Average
#1847 of 2,228 schools in WA
Artz Fox Elementary
Elementary School · Mabton School District · Mabton, WA
A Mabton School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 40, Mabton, WA 98935
- Math 19% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Artz Fox Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Artz Fox Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,775
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
5.2%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Mcclure Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 555 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mabton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Artz Fox Elementary is listed in Mabton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Artz Fox Elementary
Artz Fox Elementary is a public elementary school in Mabton, WA, part of Mabton School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Artz Fox Elementary
What grades does Artz Fox Elementary serve?
Artz Fox Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Artz Fox Elementary?
Artz Fox Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artz Fox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Artz Fox Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Artz Fox Elementary rank in WA?
Artz Fox Elementary ranks #1,847 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Artz Fox Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Artz Fox Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Artz Fox Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Artz Fox Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Artz Fox Elementary a charter school?
No, Artz Fox Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Artz Fox Elementary a Title I school?
No, Artz Fox Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Artz Fox Elementary?
89.4% of students at Artz Fox Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (509) 894-4941
- Area population (ZIP 98935)
- 4,481
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98935; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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