Below Average
#1848 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mary Walker High School
High School · Mary Walker School District · Springdale, WA
A high school in Springdale, WA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Springdale, WA 99173
- Math 14% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Mary Walker High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mary Walker High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
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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
$53,227
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99173; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walker Alternative Learning ExperienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 55 | 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.
Mary Walker School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Walker High School is listed in Mary Walker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Walker High School
Mary Walker High School is a public high school in Springdale, WA, part of Mary Walker School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,848 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Walker High School
What grades does Mary Walker High School serve?
Mary Walker High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mary Walker High School?
Mary Walker High School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Walker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Walker High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Walker High School rank in WA?
Mary Walker High School ranks #1,848 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mary Walker High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Walker High School 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 Mary Walker High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Walker High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Walker High School a charter school?
No, Mary Walker High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Walker High School a Title I school?
No, Mary Walker High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Walker High School?
66.2% of students at Mary Walker High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.5%
- Phone
- (509) 258-4533
- Area population (ZIP 99173)
- 1,773
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 99173; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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