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#1087 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Mary M. Knight School
School · Mary M Knight School District · Elma, WA
A school in Elma, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2987 W Matlock Brady RD, Elma, WA 98541
- Math 20% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mary M. Knight School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 25 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
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 Mary M. Knight School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elma), 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
$64,659
Median home value
$338,000
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mary M Knight School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary M. Knight School is listed in Mary M Knight School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary M. Knight School
Mary M. Knight School is a public school in Elma, WA, part of Mary M Knight School District, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary M. Knight School
What grades does Mary M. Knight School serve?
Mary M. Knight School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mary M. Knight School?
Mary M. Knight School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary M. Knight School rank in WA?
Mary M. Knight School ranks #1,087 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mary M. Knight School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary M. Knight School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mary M. Knight School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary M. Knight School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Mary M. Knight School a charter school?
No, Mary M. Knight School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary M. Knight School a Title I school?
No, Mary M. Knight School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary M. Knight School?
71.0% of students at Mary M. Knight School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (360) 426-6767
- Area population (ZIP 98541)
- 10,285
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 98541; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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