Below Average
#2031 of 2,228 schools in WA
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary
Elementary School · Highland School District · Cowiche, WA
A Highland School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1181 Thompson Rd, Cowiche, WA 98923
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2017, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marcus Whitman-cowiche 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$45,409
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98923; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naches Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 4.5 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Mountainview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 239 | 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.
Highland School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary is listed in Highland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary is a public elementary school in Cowiche, WA, part of Highland School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,031 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary
What grades does Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary serve?
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary?
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary rank in WA?
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary ranks #2,031 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary a charter school?
No, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary?
74.4% of students at Marcus Whitman-cowiche 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (509) 678-8900
- Area population (ZIP 98923)
- 1,027
- Area median age
- 56.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98923; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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