Best Public Schools in McKenna, WA


Summary:

The city of McKenna, Washington has only one school, McKenna Elementary, which serves students from the Yelm School District. With 370 students, McKenna Elementary outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. However, the school's ranking within the state has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 4 out of 5 stars to 3 out of 5 stars.

McKenna Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (61.89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic need among the student population. The school spends $16,569 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8, slightly lower than the state average. Demographically, the school is 67.57% White and 18.38% Hispanic, with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Overall, McKenna Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school, providing a quality education to its students. However, the fluctuations in the school's state ranking and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that there may be some challenges the school is facing. Further investigation into the reasons behind the ranking changes and the specific needs of the student population could provide valuable insights for school administrators, policymakers, and the local community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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