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#1089 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Nine Mile Falls Elementary
Elementary School · Nine Mile Falls School District · Nine Mile Falls, WA
An elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, WA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10102 W. Charles Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
- Math 58% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nine Mile Falls 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average462/100K
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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
$98,125
Median home value
$477,300
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
96%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Spokane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| St George's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Woodridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Skyline ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 395 | 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.
Nine Mile Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nine Mile Falls Elementary is listed in Nine Mile Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nine Mile Falls Elementary
Nine Mile Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, WA, part of Nine Mile Falls School District, serving approximately 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,089 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nine Mile Falls Elementary
What grades does Nine Mile Falls Elementary serve?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nine Mile Falls Elementary 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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary rank in WA?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary ranks #1,089 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Nine Mile Falls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nine Mile Falls Elementary 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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nine Mile Falls Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nine Mile Falls Elementary a charter school?
No, Nine Mile Falls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nine Mile Falls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nine Mile Falls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nine Mile Falls Elementary?
36.1% of students at Nine Mile Falls 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (509) 340-4010
- Area population (ZIP 99026)
- 9,206
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 99026; 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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