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Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Summary:

Nine Mile Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, serving 149 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Nine Mile Falls School District, which is ranked 34 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Nine Mile Falls Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both state and district averages in English Language Arts and Math standardized test scores. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.23%) compared to nearby schools, and it ranks 32 out of 1,024 Washington elementary schools for its performance with low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, earning a 5-star rating in this category. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9, the school provides a more personalized learning environment.

While Nine Mile Falls Elementary is a high-performing school, it is not the top-performing in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Skyline Elementary and Prairie View Elementary in the Mead School District have even higher academic achievement and rankings. Additionally, the school's enrollment and percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch have fluctuated in recent years, and there may be opportunities to improve the performance of students in the 4th and 5th grades.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10102 W. Charles Rd
       Nine Mile Falls, WA  99026-9624

(509) 340-4010

District: Nine Mile Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,653 Help


Students who attend Nine Mile Falls Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeside Middle School
High:    Lakeside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Two or more races:
8.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.1% Help


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Compare Details Nine Mile Falls Elementary ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), two or more races (8.2%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nine Mile Falls Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nine Mile Falls Elementary is $14,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nine Mile Falls Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nine Mile Falls Elementary 303rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Nine Mile Falls Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nine Mile Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nine Mile Falls School District 34th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.33 199th 1026 80.6%
2005 70.98 270th 1031 73.8%
2006 77.08 181st 1051 82.8%
2007 66.62 334th 1069 68.8%
2008 70.56 282nd 1067 73.6%
2009 82.22 129th 1072 88.0%
2010 79.58 158th 1088 85.5%
2011 71.99 263rd 1092 75.9%
2012 75.96 215th 1097 80.4%
2013 74.97 240th 1106 78.3%
2015 73.45 256th 1067 76.0%
2016 64.14 384th 1053 63.5%
2017 57.37 457th 1056 56.7%
2018 60.96 407th 1054 61.4%
2019 50.61 573rd 1130 49.3%
2021 71.84 288th 1107 74.0%
2022 56.74 461st 1169 60.6%
2023 70.63 320th 1169 72.6%
2024 71.14 303rd 1168 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.05 32nd 1024 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 721st 1004 28.2%
2019 50.55 560th 1068 47.6%
2021 77.40 196th 1008 80.6%
2022 57.37 438th 1100 60.2%
2023 52.26 498th 1094 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.05 250th 999 75.0%
2019 51.66 521st 1075 51.5%
2021 52.58 424th 1025 58.6%
2022 54.88 459th 1113 58.8%
2023 72.55 278th 1099 74.7%
2024 72.66 278th 1099 74.7%
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Rank History for White students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.49 686th 1027 33.2%
2021 48.49 478th 943 49.3%
2022 43.25 587th 1031 43.1%
2023 59.05 404th 1011 60.0%
2024 56.59 425th 1009 57.9%
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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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 348 0 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 348 0 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 385 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 335 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 363 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 364 3 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 359 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 256 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 256 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 264 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 233 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 139 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2000 149 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2001 146 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2002 147 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 147 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 152 2 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2005 148 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 1 155
2006 155 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 3 164
2007 203 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 6 215
2008 165 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 5 176
2009 188 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 6 198
2010 179 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 9 194
2011 177 2 0 7 2 0 6 0 194
2012 167 1 0 5 3 0 4 0 180
2013 156 4 0 5 4 0 8 0 177
2014 152 4 0 6 3 0 3 0 168
2015 129 3 0 7 3 0 3 0 145
2016 125 2 0 9 2 0 4 0 142
2017 138 1 0 8 1 0 7 0 155
2018 126 0 0 12 0 0 8 0 146
2019 134 0 0 12 0 0 9 0 155
2020 131 0 0 12 0 0 8 0 151
2021 100 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 117
2022 124 1 0 9 0 0 14 0 148
2023 127 1 0 8 0 0 13 0 149
2024 107 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 122

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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.0 19.0 0
1989 357 17.0 21.0 n/a
1990 395 18.6 21.2 0
1991 337 15.2 22.1 n/a
1992 367 15.4 23.8 n/a
1993 372 16.6 22.4 n/a
1994 366 16.1 22.7 n/a
1995 263 12.7 20.7 n/a
1996 263 12.7 20.7 n/a
1997 272 11.7 23.2 n/a
1998 241 9.6 25.1 n/a
1999 146 6.7 21.8 n/a
2000 153 7.5 20.4 n/a
2001 150 7.5 20.0 n/a
2002 155 8.2 18.9 23.2
2003 155 8.2 18.9 23.2
2004 161 8.0 20.1 21.1
2005 155 8.1 19.1 18.8
2006 164 7.3 22.5 21.1
2007 215 9.5 22.6 22
2008 176 8.9 19.8 23.4
2009 198 8.8 22.5 22.4
2010 194 9.0 21.4 23.2
2011 194 10.2 18.9 19.1
2012 180 9.9 18.0 21.7
2013 177 8.7 20.3 23.7
2014 168 n/a n/a 22.6
2015 145 9.0 16.1 22.8
2016 142 8.0 17.7 18.3
2017 155 8.2 18.8 26.5
2018 146 8.2 17.7 22.6
2019 155 9.0 17.1 19.4
2020 151 9.0 16.7 25.8
2021 117 8.9 13.1 23.1
2022 148 9.0 16.4 13.5
2023 149 8.8 16.9 32.9
2024 122 8.8 13.8 36.1

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 Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.0 19.0 0
1989 357 17.0 21.0 n/a
1990 395 18.6 21.2 0
1991 337 15.2 22.1 n/a
1992 367 15.4 23.8 n/a
1993 372 16.6 22.4 n/a
1994 366 16.1 22.7 n/a
1995 263 12.7 20.7 n/a
1996 263 12.7 20.7 n/a
1997 272 11.7 23.2 n/a
1998 241 9.6 25.1 n/a
1999 146 6.7 21.8 n/a
2000 153 7.5 20.4 n/a
2001 150 7.5 20.0 n/a
2002 155 8.2 18.9 23.2
2003 155 8.2 18.9 23.2
2004 161 8.0 20.1 21.1
2005 155 8.1 19.1 18.8
2006 164 7.3 22.5 21.1
2007 215 9.5 22.6 22
2008 176 8.9 19.8 23.4
2009 198 8.8 22.5 22.4
2010 194 9.0 21.4 23.2
2011 194 10.2 18.9 19.1
2012 180 9.9 18.0 21.7
2013 177 8.7 20.3 23.7
2014 168 n/a n/a 22.6
2015 145 9.0 16.1 22.8
2016 142 8.0 17.7 18.3
2017 155 8.2 18.8 26.5
2018 146 8.2 17.7 22.6
2019 155 9.0 17.1 19.4
2020 151 9.0 16.7 25.8
2021 117 8.9 13.1 23.1
2022 148 9.0 16.4 13.5
2023 149 8.8 16.9 32.9
2024 122 8.8 13.8 36.1

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
201680.0%0.0%5.0%0.0%80.0%80.0%85.0%80.0%85.0%80.0%
201772.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%18.2%77.3%77.3%86.4%77.3%81.8%77.3%
201876.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%19.1%81.0%90.5%76.2%81.0%85.7%90.5%
201986.4%0.0%4.6%0.0%4.6%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%86.4%90.9%
202186.7%13.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%86.7%
202277.3%13.6%4.6%0.0%13.6%81.8%81.8%77.3%81.8%81.8%81.8%81.8%81.8%81.8%
202375.0%4.2%0.0%0.0%8.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%
202484.6%7.7%7.7%0.0%0.0%84.6%84.6%92.3%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%84.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.0%0.0%1.3%6.5%94.2%96.1%94.2%94.2%96.1%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (2.0%) $12,053 (98.0%) $12,297
2020 $32 (0.3%) $9,884 (99.7%) $9,917
2021 $325 (1.9%) $16,659 (98.1%) $16,984
2022 $1,091 (7.4%) $13,562 (92.6%) $14,653

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nine Mile Falls Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 573rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 320th of 1169 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)79.255.2
 24%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)54.651.6
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)7555.2
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)54.667.7
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)6373.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)55.245.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)51.947.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)53.348.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)39.372.4
 33.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)51.456.4
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)35.748.3
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)38.235.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)46.469
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Nine Mile Falls School District)51.856.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)59.566.2
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nine Mile Falls School District)64.662.4
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)53.250.7
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Nine Mile Falls School District)53.154.3
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Nine Mile Falls Elementary)46.469
 22.5%
   All Grades Science (Nine Mile Falls School District)66.263.6
 2.7%
   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 Students155149
 3.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White134127
 5.2%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%32.9%
 13.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nine Mile Falls Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Nine Mile Falls Elementary.

Nine Mile Falls Elementary ranks 303rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nine Mile Falls Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeside Middle School
High : Lakeside High School

Students at Nine Mile Falls Elementary are 88% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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