Elementary Schools in Wahluke School District

The Wahluke School District in Washington state is home to three elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and overall quality of these schools, with all three institutions consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in the state.

None of the three schools - Saddle Mountain Elementary, Mattawa Elementary, and Morris Schott Elementary - appear to be standout performers. All three schools receive a dismal 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance. The student population at these schools is overwhelmingly Hispanic, ranging from 96.3% to 98.25% of the student body, with a very low percentage of white students. Additionally, these schools have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 93.5% to 94.37%.

The academic performance of these schools is also a major concern, with all three institutions performing significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the ELA proficiency rate for all grades at Saddle Mountain Elementary was just 24.68%, compared to the state average of 52.63%. The Math proficiency rates are even lower, with Mattawa Elementary scoring only 7.27% proficient or better for all grades, compared to the state average of 41.68%. Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to improve student outcomes, suggesting a need for significant changes and interventions within the Wahluke School District.