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#993 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 45% in state
Mill a Elementary School
Elementary School · Mill a School District · Cook, WA
An elementary school in Cook, WA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1142 JESSUP ROAD, Cook, WA 98605
- Math 24% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill a Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2018, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mill a Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated766/100K
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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
$79,643
Median home value
$319,200
Median rent
$1,477/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mill a School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $35,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill a Elementary School is listed in Mill A School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill a Elementary School
Mill a Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cook, WA, part of Mill a School District, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill a Elementary School
What grades does Mill a Elementary School serve?
Mill a Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mill a Elementary School?
Mill a Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill a Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill a Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill a Elementary School rank in WA?
Mill a Elementary School ranks #993 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mill a Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill a Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mill a Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill a Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mill a Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mill a Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill a Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mill a Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill a Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Mill a 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Skamania County
- Phone
- (509) 538-2700
- Area population (ZIP 98605)
- 1,336
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 98605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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