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K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
School · Ellensburg School District · Ellensburg, WA
A school in Ellensburg, WA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Math 7% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 11 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellensburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,826
Median home value
$425,600
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ellensburg School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is listed in Ellensburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is a public school in Ellensburg, WA, part of Ellensburg School District, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,076 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
What grades does K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center serve?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
How does K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center rank in WA?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center ranks #2,076 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center a charter school?
No, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center a Title I school?
No, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
68.9% of students at K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kittitas County
- Phone
- (509) 925-8181
- Area population (ZIP 98926)
- 31,883
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 98926; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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