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#1046 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 47% in state
Mclane Elementary School
Elementary School · Olympia School District · Olympia, WA
An Olympia School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 DELPHI RD SW, Olympia, WA 98502
- Math 36% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mclane Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mclane Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), 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
$87,154
Median home value
$496,500
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Butler Hansen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Olympia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 338 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Olympia School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #9 of 19
- District spending per student
- $17,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mclane Elementary School is listed in Olympia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mclane Elementary School
Mclane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olympia, WA, part of Olympia School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,046 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mclane Elementary School
What grades does Mclane Elementary School serve?
Mclane Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mclane Elementary School?
Mclane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclane Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mclane Elementary School rank in WA?
Mclane Elementary School ranks #1,046 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mclane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mclane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mclane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mclane Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mclane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mclane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mclane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mclane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mclane Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Mclane Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (360) 596-6600
- Area population (ZIP 98502)
- 35,043
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 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 98502; 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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