Below Average
#1895 of 2,228 schools in WA
Scootney Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Othello School District · Othello, WA
An Othello School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
695 S 14th Ave, Othello, WA 99344
- Math 30% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scootney Springs Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scootney Springs 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Othello), 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
$64,266
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahitis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Lutacaga ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 574 | 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.
Othello School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scootney Springs Elementary is listed in Othello School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scootney Springs Elementary
Scootney Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Othello, WA, part of Othello School District, serving approximately 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,895 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scootney Springs Elementary
What grades does Scootney Springs Elementary serve?
Scootney Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Scootney Springs Elementary?
Scootney Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scootney Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scootney Springs Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scootney Springs Elementary rank in WA?
Scootney Springs Elementary ranks #1,895 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Scootney Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Scootney Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Scootney Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scootney Springs Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scootney Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Scootney Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scootney Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Scootney Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scootney Springs Elementary?
81.9% of students at Scootney Springs 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (509) 488-9625
- Area population (ZIP 99344)
- 19,458
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 26.7
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 99344; 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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