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#687 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 31% in state

Virgie Robinson Elementary

Elementary School · Pasco School District · Pasco, WA

A Pasco School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

125 S. Wehe Ave, Pasco, WA 99301

  • Math 17% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-34.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$17,151
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at Virgie Robinson Elementary score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

95.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Virgie Robinson 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,561/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasco), 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

$82,517

Median home value

$353,300

Median rent

$1,195/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–20.4 mi377Compare →
Marie Curie Stem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.23–50.6 mi371Compare →
Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.3 mi315Compare →
Pasco Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.5PK1.3 mi280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pasco School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#4 of 28
District spending per student
$17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virgie Robinson Elementary is listed in Pasco School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virgie Robinson Elementary

Virgie Robinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, WA, part of Pasco School District, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virgie Robinson Elementary

What grades does Virgie Robinson Elementary serve?

Virgie Robinson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Virgie Robinson Elementary?

Virgie Robinson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgie Robinson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Virgie Robinson Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virgie Robinson Elementary rank in WA?

Virgie Robinson Elementary ranks #687 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Virgie Robinson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Virgie Robinson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Virgie Robinson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virgie Robinson Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Virgie Robinson Elementary a charter school?

No, Virgie Robinson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virgie Robinson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Virgie Robinson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virgie Robinson Elementary?

95.6% of students at Virgie Robinson 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 99301)
86,467
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
30.5
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 99301; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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