Mary M. Knight School

Summary:

Mary M. Knight School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with 183 students in Elma, Washington, which is part of the Elma School District. While the school has some unique characteristics, it faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, high dropout rates, and inconsistent funding.

Compared to the state average, Mary M. Knight School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.42%) and a lower percentage of minority students. The school's 4-year graduation rate is around 80-82%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate ranges from 15-20%. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math at just 27.43% and 17.7%, respectively, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools like Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School and Eagle Virtual Sky Academy, Mary M. Knight School has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower academic performance, despite similar student-teacher ratios and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's per-student spending has also fluctuated significantly, from $21,936 to $121,909, which may be contributing to its academic challenges. Overall, addressing the issues at Mary M. Knight School will likely require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of its student population.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 2987 W Matlock Brady RD
       Elma, WA  98541


(360) 426-6767

District: Mary M Knight School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
805th of 1,168 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,377 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Two or more races:
10.4%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Mary M. Knight School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mary M. Knight School ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mary M. Knight School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mary M. Knight School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (10.4%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary M. Knight School is $34,377.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary M. Knight School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary M. Knight School 805th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mary M. Knight School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mary M. Knight School 417th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Mary M. Knight School in the ranking list.)

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Mary M Knight School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary M Knight School District 189th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary M. Knight School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.70 1121st 1130 0.8%
2021 29.38 771st 1107 30.4%
2022 34.81 756th 1169 35.3%
2023 22.76 941st 1169 19.5%
2024 30.93 805th 1168 31.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.18 266th 854 68.9%
2022 59.60 335th 1019 67.1%
2023 44.36 571st 1013 43.6%
2024 38.03 665th 1024 35.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.91 902nd 1099 17.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.96 831st 833 0.2%
2021 13.89 858th 943 9.0%
2022 22.46 866th 1031 16.0%
2023 12.61 947th 1011 6.3%
2024 24.50 815th 1009 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mary M. Knight School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.43 472nd 512 7.8%
2021 26.63 398th 529 24.8%
2022 36.22 342nd 541 36.8%
2023 17.11 460th 539 14.7%
2024 23.43 417th 535 22.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.10 402nd 448 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.63 442nd 470 6.0%
2023 10.74 457th 488 6.4%
2024 15.21 436th 486 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.14 361st 417 13.4%
2021 35.81 289th 455 36.5%
2022 44.68 239th 434 44.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.65 252nd 344 26.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.23 331st 355 6.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mary M. Knight School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.94 368th 382 3.7%
2022 42.64 229th 390 41.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Mary M. Knight School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 138 1 0 6 4 0 8 0 157
2018 147 1 0 6 2 0 10 0 166
2019 135 0 1 14 3 0 18 0 171
2020 128 0 1 10 3 0 24 0 166
2021 125 0 0 9 2 0 20 0 156
2022 142 0 0 11 2 0 24 1 180
2023 149 0 0 12 2 0 19 1 183

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

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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 Mary M. Knight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 157 13.9 11.2 70.1
2018 166 13.2 12.4 63.9
2019 171 13.1 13.0 67.8
2020 166 14.0 11.8 74.7
2021 156 13.9 11.1 64.7
2022 180 14.3 12.5 66.1
2023 183 17.0 10.7 57.4

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 Mary M. Knight School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 157 13.9 11.2 70.1
2018 166 13.2 12.4 63.9
2019 171 13.1 13.0 67.8
2020 166 14.0 11.8 74.7
2021 156 13.9 11.1 64.7
2022 180 14.3 12.5 66.1
2023 183 17.0 10.7 57.4

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201927.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%9.1%54.6%36.4%63.6%45.5%45.5%36.4%
202185.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.9%85.7%100.0%92.9%85.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.7%
202258.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%58.3%58.3%83.3%58.3%58.3%58.3%58.3%58.3%58.3%
202387.1%4.8%0.0%1.6%3.2%87.1%88.7%88.7%88.7%88.7%91.9%91.9%91.9%88.7%
202480.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%80.0%90.0%90.0%80.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%80.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201922.2%0.0%11.1%0.0%0.0%88.9%22.2%88.9%77.8%88.9%22.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201970.7%0.0%3.7%2.4%95.1%95.1%97.6%93.9%95.1%95.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary M. Knight School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (2.2%) $21,454 (97.8%) $21,936
2020 $2,681 (2.2%) $119,228 (97.8%) $121,909
2021 $2,751 (6.5%) $39,558 (93.5%) $42,310
2022 $8,082 (23.5%) $26,296 (76.5%) $34,377

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary M. Knight School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1121st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 941st of 1169 Elementary schools
 18.7%
Ranks 472nd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 460th of 539 Middle schools
 6.8%
Ranks 361st of 417 High schoolsRanks 239th of 434 High schools
 31.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mary M. Knight School)16.713.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)16.713.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5950.9
 8.1%
5th Grade Science (Mary M. Knight School)16.741.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mary M Knight School District)16.741.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)41.725
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)41.725
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Mary M. Knight School)33.325
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)33.325
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)2013.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)2013.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.652.3
 7.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)55.675
 19.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)55.675
 19.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.869.4
 3.4%
10th Grade Math (Mary M. Knight School)16.716.7
   10th Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)16.716.7
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.435
 7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)3124.7
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)3124.7
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mary M. Knight School)16.720.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Mary M Knight School District)16.720.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mary M. Knight School)29.435.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Mary M Knight School District)29.435.9
 6.5%
   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 Students171183
 7%
African American00
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1412
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White135149
 10.4%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%57.4%
 10.5%


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Mary M. Knight School ranks 805th of 1168 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mary M. Knight School are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Mary M. Knight School.


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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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