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#1331 of 2,228 schools in WA
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Elementary School · Mary M Knight School District · Tumwater, WA
An elementary school in Tumwater, WA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Tumwater Blvd SE Suite B203, Tumwater, WA 98501
- Math 25% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tumwater), 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
$95,695
Median home value
$485,200
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter G Schmidt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Michael T Simmons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Tumwater Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Centennial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 450 | 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.
Mary M Knight School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is listed in Mary M Knight School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is a public elementary school in Tumwater, WA, part of Mary M Knight School District, serving approximately 694 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
What grades does Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight serve?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight rank in WA?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight ranks #1,331 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight a charter school?
No, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight a Title I school?
No, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
42.2% of students at Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight 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
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Phone
- (360) 338-6340
- Area population (ZIP 98501)
- 46,937
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 98501; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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