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McDonald Elementary School

Summary:

McDonald Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving around 300 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 71 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While McDonald Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (76%) compared to nearby schools, it also has a higher percentage of African American (6%) and Pacific Islander (2.67%) students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.63% of McDonald Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 57.85% and the state average of 52.63%. In math, the school had 51.97% proficient or better, compared to the district's 47.27% and the state's 41.68%. McDonald Elementary has consistently ranked in the lower half of Washington elementary schools, with a ranking between 387 and 824 out of around 1,100-1,200 schools over the past several years.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance is its relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 23.56% to 65.62% free/reduced lunch. Additionally, McDonald Elementary's academic performance has declined over the past few years, with the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA dropping from 60.63% in 2023-2024 to 41.41% in 2021-2022. This trend is concerning and warrants further investigation. Addressing these challenges and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Summit School, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of the students at McDonald Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1512 S McDonald Rd
       Spokane Valley, WA  99216-0530

(509) 558-5350

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,385 Help


Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bowdish Middle School
High:    University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McDonald Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonald Elementary School is 12, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonald Elementary School is $21,385, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonald Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald Elementary School 436th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See McDonald Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDonald Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.02 185th 1026 82.0%
2005 67.30 315th 1031 69.4%
2006 52.28 513th 1051 51.2%
2007 45.37 615th 1069 42.5%
2008 55.39 489th 1067 54.2%
2009 55.77 475th 1072 55.7%
2010 48.24 590th 1088 45.8%
2011 41.49 670th 1092 38.6%
2012 59.76 446th 1097 59.3%
2013 54.00 545th 1106 50.7%
2015 60.00 406th 1067 61.9%
2016 48.41 555th 1053 47.3%
2017 58.85 440th 1056 58.3%
2018 51.40 513th 1054 51.3%
2019 65.13 387th 1130 65.8%
2021 24.29 824th 1107 25.6%
2022 29.92 819th 1169 29.9%
2023 52.49 511th 1169 56.3%
2024 60.94 436th 1168 62.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.10 408th 478 14.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 313th 835 62.5%
2019 83.64 65th 979 93.4%
2021 63.66 219th 854 74.4%
2022 38.12 659th 1019 35.3%
2023 66.56 273rd 1013 73.1%
2024 68.96 254th 1024 75.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.87 318th 1004 68.3%
2019 68.66 329th 1068 69.2%
2021 30.01 696th 1008 31.0%
2022 41.07 639th 1100 41.9%
2023 64.50 362nd 1094 66.9%
2024 75.49 241st 1093 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.41 654th 999 34.5%
2019 62.06 399th 1075 62.9%
2021 19.78 846th 1025 17.5%
2022 21.58 897th 1113 19.4%
2023 38.95 657th 1099 40.2%
2024 35.65 704th 1099 35.9%
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Rank History for White students at McDonald Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 482nd 833 42.1%
2019 55.32 466th 1027 54.6%
2021 12.84 873rd 943 7.4%
2022 26.72 809th 1031 21.5%
2023 45.95 542nd 1011 46.4%
2024 57.90 410th 1009 59.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McDonald Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 4 14 6 4 n/a n/a 0 314
1989 267 5 14 9 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 282 5 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 297 4 13 15 3 n/a n/a 0 332
1992 302 3 13 14 4 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 309 4 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 286 1 8 17 9 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 297 4 6 13 10 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 297 4 6 13 10 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 281 7 8 7 12 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 286 8 8 9 8 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 282 7 9 9 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 286 2 5 10 7 n/a n/a 0 310
2001 277 8 9 17 5 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 204 6 3 19 5 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 204 6 3 19 5 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 362 8 3 22 7 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 353 8 3 15 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 353 5 4 13 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 359 7 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 329 14 4 14 5 n/a n/a 14 380
2009 313 10 1 16 4 n/a n/a 14 358
2010 290 5 0 15 7 n/a n/a 9 326
2011 268 6 1 18 5 0 10 0 308
2012 262 5 2 20 6 3 13 0 311
2013 298 3 1 24 8 0 16 0 350
2014 298 9 1 19 7 0 13 0 347
2015 289 11 1 24 10 0 11 0 346
2016 310 11 2 20 9 3 6 0 361
2017 293 14 3 26 8 3 9 0 356
2018 233 12 2 29 5 14 15 0 310
2019 247 15 2 1 9 10 15 0 299
2020 243 11 2 8 6 10 17 0 297
2021 225 12 3 12 2 9 19 0 282
2022 219 17 4 20 6 11 18 0 295
2023 228 18 0 20 5 8 21 0 300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McDonald Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 13.0 24.1 0
1989 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1990 308 14.0 22.0 0
1991 332 16.0 20.7 n/a
1992 336 18.5 18.1 n/a
1993 341 16.5 20.7 n/a
1994 321 16.5 19.5 n/a
1995 330 18.8 17.6 n/a
1996 330 18.8 17.6 n/a
1997 315 18.5 17.0 n/a
1998 319 17.4 18.3 n/a
1999 311 17.6 17.7 n/a
2000 310 18.1 17.1 n/a
2001 316 18.9 16.7 n/a
2002 237 19.0 12.5 48.1
2003 237 19.0 12.5 48.1
2004 402 24.0 16.8 37.6
2005 385 24.0 16.0 37.4
2006 379 22.4 16.9 33.8
2007 386 23.7 16.3 50
2008 380 21.5 17.7 50.5
2009 358 21.5 16.7 52.3
2010 326 19.0 17.1 48.9
2011 308 17.0 18.1 54.2
2012 311 18.0 17.2 55
2013 350 21.5 16.2 45.7
2014 347 n/a n/a 59.7
2015 346 26.0 13.3 61.8
2016 361 24.0 15.0 52.1
2017 356 25.5 13.9 52.2
2018 310 25.0 12.4 58.4
2019 299 25.0 11.9 10.4
2020 297 23.0 12.9 54.9
2021 282 23.5 12.0 48.9
2022 295 24.0 12.2 47.1
2023 300 25.0 12.0 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McDonald Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 13.0 24.1 0
1989 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1990 308 14.0 22.0 0
1991 332 16.0 20.7 n/a
1992 336 18.5 18.1 n/a
1993 341 16.5 20.7 n/a
1994 321 16.5 19.5 n/a
1995 330 18.8 17.6 n/a
1996 330 18.8 17.6 n/a
1997 315 18.5 17.0 n/a
1998 319 17.4 18.3 n/a
1999 311 17.6 17.7 n/a
2000 310 18.1 17.1 n/a
2001 316 18.9 16.7 n/a
2002 237 19.0 12.5 48.1
2003 237 19.0 12.5 48.1
2004 402 24.0 16.8 37.6
2005 385 24.0 16.0 37.4
2006 379 22.4 16.9 33.8
2007 386 23.7 16.3 50
2008 380 21.5 17.7 50.5
2009 358 21.5 16.7 52.3
2010 326 19.0 17.1 48.9
2011 308 17.0 18.1 54.2
2012 311 18.0 17.2 55
2013 350 21.5 16.2 45.7
2014 347 n/a n/a 59.7
2015 346 26.0 13.3 61.8
2016 361 24.0 15.0 52.1
2017 356 25.5 13.9 52.2
2018 310 25.0 12.4 58.4
2019 299 25.0 11.9 10.4
2020 297 23.0 12.9 54.9
2021 282 23.5 12.0 48.9
2022 295 24.0 12.2 47.1
2023 300 25.0 12.0 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

McDonald Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%94.8%91.4%94.8%93.1%94.8%93.1%
201774.6%0.0%0.0%1.7%13.6%79.7%83.1%88.1%76.3%83.1%83.1%
202092.5%0.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%90.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%
202192.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%92.1%92.1%92.1%97.4%92.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%92.1%
202274.6%1.8%1.8%0.0%5.5%83.6%74.6%87.3%78.2%74.6%74.6%74.6%74.6%74.6%
202376.5%3.9%0.0%0.0%5.9%82.4%82.4%84.3%80.4%82.4%80.4%80.4%80.4%82.4%
202483.3%2.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%85.7%83.3%90.5%83.3%83.3%85.7%85.7%85.7%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McDonald Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,795 (10.2%) $15,795 (89.8%) $17,590
2020 $2,019 (12.8%) $13,784 (87.2%) $15,804
2021 $2,112 (10.0%) $18,914 (90.0%) $21,026
2022 $4,020 (18.8%) $17,366 (81.2%) $21,385

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonald Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)67.465.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)61.758
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)67.469.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Valley School District)64.363.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)61.252.4
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)59.653
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)63.335.7
 27.6%
   4th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)58.550.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)62.851.2
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)64.855.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (McDonald Elementary School)55.834.2
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)5146.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (McDonald Elementary School)58.143.9
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)6059.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (McDonald Elementary School)63.757
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)66.156.4
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (McDonald Elementary School)62.248.2
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)54.845.3
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (McDonald Elementary School)58.143.9
 14.2%
   All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)58.555.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students299300
 0.3%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic120
 1900%
Pacific Islander108
 20%
White247228
 7.7%
Two or More Races1521
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%55.7%
 45.3%

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Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowdish Middle School
High : University High School

McDonald Elementary School ranks 436th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McDonald Elementary School are 76% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended McDonald Elementary School.


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