Is Mary M. Knight School a good school?

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

How many students attend Mary M. Knight School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Mary M. Knight School?

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

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.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

2987 W Matlock Brady RD
Elma, WA 98541

(360) 426-6767

District: Mary M Knight School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $34,377

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary M. Knight School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Mary M. Knight School ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Mary M. Knight School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.68. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), two or more races (10.4%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School is 10.7. (See more...)

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Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mary M Knight School District:

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

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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
2019	2.70	1121^st	1130	0.8%
2021	29.38	771^st	1107	30.4%
2022	34.81	756^th	1169	35.3%
2023	22.76	941^st	1169	19.5%
2024	30.93	805^th	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
2021	60.18	266^th	854	68.9%
2022	59.60	335^th	1019	67.1%
2023	44.36	571^st	1013	43.6%
2024	38.03	665^th	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	902^nd	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
2018	1.96	831^st	833	0.2%
2021	13.89	858^th	943	9.0%
2022	22.46	866^th	1031	16.0%
2023	12.61	947^th	1011	6.3%
2024	24.50	815^th	1009	19.2%

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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 middle school students at Mary M. Knight School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	11.43	472^nd	512	7.8%
2021	26.63	398^th	529	24.8%
2022	36.22	342^nd	541	36.8%
2023	17.11	460^th	539	14.7%
2024	23.43	417^th	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	402^nd	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
2019	9.63	442^nd	470	6.0%
2023	10.74	457^th	488	6.4%
2024	15.21	436^th	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
2019	18.14	361^st	417	13.4%
2021	35.81	289^th	455	36.5%
2022	44.68	239^th	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	252^nd	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	331^st	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	368^th	382	3.7%
2022	42.64	229^th	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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mary M. Knight School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	138	1	0	6	4	8	0	157
2018	147	1	0	6	2	10	0	166
2019	135	0	1	14	3	18	0	171
2020	128	0	1	10	3	24	0	166
2021	125	0	0	9	2	20	0	156
2022	142	0	0	11	2	24	1	180
2023	149	0	0	12	2	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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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Tetanus
2019	27.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	9.1%	54.6%	36.4%	63.6%	45.5%	45.5%	36.4%
2021	85.7%	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%
2022	58.3%	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%
2023	87.1%	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%
2024	80.0%	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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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	22.2%	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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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Personal Exemption	Polio	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	MMR	Pertussis
2019	70.7%	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

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary M. Knight School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 1121^st of 1130 Elementary schools	Ranks 941^st of 1169 Elementary schools	18.7%
Ranks 472^nd of 512 Middle schools	Ranks 460^th of 539 Middle schools	6.8%
Ranks 361^st of 417 High schools	Ranks 239^th 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)	16.7	13.3	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)	16.7	13.3	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Washington)	59	50.9	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Mary M. Knight School)	16.7	41.2	24.5%
5th Grade Science (Mary M Knight School District)	16.7	41.2	24.5%
5th Grade Science (Washington)	54.1	52.3	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)	41.7	25	16.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)	41.7	25	16.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	62	52.1	9.9%
7th Grade Math (Mary M. Knight School)	33.3	25	8.3%
7th Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)	33.3	25	8.3%
7th Grade Math (Washington)	49.9	38.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)	20	13.3	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)	20	13.3	6.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	52.3	7.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)	55.6	75	19.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)	55.6	75	19.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	72.8	69.4	3.4%
10th Grade Math (Mary M. Knight School)	16.7	16.7
10th Grade Math (Mary M Knight School District)	16.7	16.7
10th Grade Math (Washington)	42.4	35	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary M. Knight School)	31	24.7	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary M Knight School District)	31	24.7	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Mary M. Knight School)	16.7	20.4	3.8%
All Grades Math (Mary M Knight School District)	16.7	20.4	3.8%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Mary M. Knight School)	29.4	35.9	6.5%
All Grades Science (Mary M Knight School District)	29.4	35.9	6.5%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	48.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	183	7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	12	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	149	10.4%
Two or More Races	18	19	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	57.4%	10.5%

Schools Near Mary M. Knight School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)							SBAC Math (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary M. Knight School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2987 W Matlock Brady RD	Elma	98541	Grays Harbor County	Mary M Knight School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 426-6767	183	17	10.7	57.4%	149 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (10.4%)								(n/a)	58.3	31.3		41.2	44.4			36.8		40.0	27.4	27.8			21.1	17.7	80.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	80.0	90.0	90.0	80.0	80.0	$34,377	$8,082	$26,296
Eagle Virtual Sky Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	705 W Waldrip	Elma	98541	Grays Harbor County	Elma School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(360) 482-5086	44	0		81.8%	29 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.6%)	3 (6.8%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)								(n/a)										57.1	36.8					15.0
Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	4640 Wishkah Rd.	Aberdeen	98520	Grays Harbor County	Wishkah Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 532-3128	157	14	10.9	73.9%	136 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (10.2%)								(n/a)	59.1		53.9	46.9	50.0	58.3	31.8	38.5	26.3		38.4	50.0	50.0	22.7		23.2	75.0	75.0	83.3	83.3	83.3	75.0	91.7	75.0	75.0	75.0	$25,561	$1,227	$24,334

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