James McGee Elementary

Summary:

James McGee Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 462 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco School District, which is ranked 214 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James McGee Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.9%) compared to the state average of around 25%, and lower academic performance on SBAC and WCAS tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.14%) and Math (33.5%) below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 433 out of 1,106 schools in 2012-2013 to 818 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school performs better than some of the lower-performing schools in the district, such as Emerson Elementary and Captain Gray STEM Elementary.

James McGee Elementary's challenges may be partly due to its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.03% to 53.76% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's spending per student has fluctuated, and its student-teacher ratio has increased from 15.5 in 2020-2021 to 18.8 in 2022-2023, which may also be contributing factors to its academic performance. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4601 N Horizon Drive
       Pasco, WA  99301-9429


(509) 547-6583

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
818th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,965 Help


Students who attend James McGee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mcloughlin Middle School
High:    Pasco Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.9%
White:
31.4%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details James McGee Elementary ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.9%), White (31.4%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James McGee Elementary is 18.8, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Pasco School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James McGee Elementary is $16,965. 14 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James McGee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James McGee Elementary 818th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See James McGee Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Female students:
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Pasco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco School District 214th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James McGee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.99 870th 1026 15.2%
2005 15.13 923rd 1031 10.5%
2006 41.16 663rd 1051 36.9%
2007 22.53 894th 1069 16.4%
2008 24.75 880th 1067 17.5%
2009 45.27 622nd 1072 42.0%
2010 53.69 501st 1088 54.0%
2011 54.54 506th 1092 53.7%
2012 61.51 427th 1097 61.1%
2013 62.38 433rd 1106 60.8%
2015 27.60 813th 1067 23.8%
2016 31.02 753rd 1053 28.5%
2017 28.33 783rd 1056 25.9%
2018 34.23 707th 1054 32.9%
2019 30.70 824th 1130 27.1%
2021 34.43 696th 1107 37.1%
2022 32.47 792nd 1169 32.2%
2023 31.17 809th 1169 30.8%
2024 29.84 818th 1168 30.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.15 100th 333 70.0%
2019 55.75 66th 248 73.4%
2024 30.05 221st 320 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.81 488th 637 23.4%
2019 18.01 531st 566 6.2%
2022 31.11 346th 478 27.6%
2023 35.50 216th 308 29.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 521st 835 37.6%
2019 34.63 700th 979 28.5%
2021 55.38 309th 854 63.8%
2022 55.47 394th 1019 61.3%
2023 47.79 526th 1013 48.1%
2024 49.25 514th 1024 49.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 704th 1004 29.9%
2019 32.12 777th 1068 27.2%
2021 31.57 674th 1008 33.1%
2022 28.59 804th 1100 26.9%
2023 31.95 752nd 1094 31.3%
2024 28.28 800th 1093 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 666th 999 33.3%
2019 30.60 778th 1075 27.6%
2021 35.52 634th 1025 38.1%
2022 36.43 689th 1113 38.1%
2023 28.06 807th 1099 26.6%
2024 31.06 768th 1099 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 243rd 540 55.0%
2019 49.87 336th 697 51.8%
2021 54.27 161st 501 67.9%
2022 45.19 348th 694 49.9%
2023 40.97 383rd 633 39.5%
2024 38.80 422nd 651 35.2%
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Rank History for White students at James McGee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 592nd 833 28.9%
2019 31.91 769th 1027 25.1%
2021 34.68 633rd 943 32.9%
2022 38.15 660th 1031 36.0%
2023 40.87 601st 1011 40.6%
2024 33.66 699th 1009 30.7%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Open Quote I attended James Mcgee when I was in elementary school, my daughter now attends there. A few of my teachers are still around, it is a great school. There are many amazing teachers that definitely are teaching because they do it for the love of it. I am happy to know that my daughters education and wellbeing come first. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James McGee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 15 9 234 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 284 14 5 264 3 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 244 15 6 295 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 205 12 5 286 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 181 17 5 307 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1993 169 10 2 310 5 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 167 8 3 329 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 150 6 6 333 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 150 6 6 333 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 160 10 5 348 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 174 6 6 350 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1999 173 8 13 323 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 192 9 19 350 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 217 11 13 308 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 255 17 24 356 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 255 17 24 356 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 278 18 26 327 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 273 16 20 309 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 317 19 20 164 8 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 346 16 21 214 6 n/a n/a 1 604
2008 370 14 24 254 7 n/a n/a 1 670
2009 442 12 32 256 4 n/a n/a 24 770
2010 461 15 35 251 4 n/a n/a 29 795
2011 477 12 26 319 8 4 6 0 852
2012 447 12 29 340 7 6 35 0 876
2013 475 7 26 356 3 7 32 0 906
2014 532 7 23 389 1 5 28 0 985
2015 343 10 14 358 0 3 42 0 770
2016 258 14 11 299 0 2 29 0 613
2017 252 18 8 333 0 2 29 0 642
2018 240 16 10 358 0 3 37 0 664
2019 243 9 9 366 0 4 31 0 662
2020 238 9 6 329 0 0 19 0 601
2021 139 5 7 247 0 0 14 0 412
2022 132 4 5 267 3 0 15 0 426
2023 145 5 6 286 3 0 17 0 462

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 James McGee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 25.0 21.2 0
1989 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1990 562 30.4 18.4 0
1991 511 26.0 19.6 n/a
1992 512 28.6 17.9 n/a
1993 496 27.7 17.9 n/a
1994 509 27.1 18.8 n/a
1995 497 26.5 18.8 n/a
1996 497 26.5 18.8 n/a
1997 525 25.7 20.4 n/a
1998 538 26.6 20.2 n/a
1999 519 25.3 20.5 n/a
2000 573 29.0 19.8 n/a
2001 550 29.5 18.6 n/a
2002 657 28.4 23.1 47
2003 657 28.4 23.1 47
2004 651 29.0 22.4 41.9
2005 621 29.0 21.4 44.3
2006 528 23.5 22.5 29.9
2007 604 29.2 20.7 34.2
2008 670 31.2 21.5 32.4
2009 770 31.2 24.7 34.3
2010 795 34.4 23.0 38.8
2011 852 37.4 22.7 35.7
2012 876 36.4 24.0 38
2013 906 38.5 23.4 33.7
2014 985 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 770 42.0 18.3 48.7
2016 613 35.0 17.5 49.1
2017 642 36.1 17.7 54.8
2018 664 40.0 16.5 55.7
2019 662 39.3 16.8 56.3
2020 601 37.6 15.9 52.4
2021 412 26.5 15.5 49
2022 426 25.4 16.7 53.8
2023 462 24.5 18.8 51.9

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 James McGee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 25.0 21.2 0
1989 570 28.0 20.3 n/a
1990 562 30.4 18.4 0
1991 511 26.0 19.6 n/a
1992 512 28.6 17.9 n/a
1993 496 27.7 17.9 n/a
1994 509 27.1 18.8 n/a
1995 497 26.5 18.8 n/a
1996 497 26.5 18.8 n/a
1997 525 25.7 20.4 n/a
1998 538 26.6 20.2 n/a
1999 519 25.3 20.5 n/a
2000 573 29.0 19.8 n/a
2001 550 29.5 18.6 n/a
2002 657 28.4 23.1 47
2003 657 28.4 23.1 47
2004 651 29.0 22.4 41.9
2005 621 29.0 21.4 44.3
2006 528 23.5 22.5 29.9
2007 604 29.2 20.7 34.2
2008 670 31.2 21.5 32.4
2009 770 31.2 24.7 34.3
2010 795 34.4 23.0 38.8
2011 852 37.4 22.7 35.7
2012 876 36.4 24.0 38
2013 906 38.5 23.4 33.7
2014 985 n/a n/a 41.4
2015 770 42.0 18.3 48.7
2016 613 35.0 17.5 49.1
2017 642 36.1 17.7 54.8
2018 664 40.0 16.5 55.7
2019 662 39.3 16.8 56.3
2020 601 37.6 15.9 52.4
2021 412 26.5 15.5 49
2022 426 25.4 16.7 53.8
2023 462 24.5 18.8 51.9

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

James McGee Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201696.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.8%100.0%98.8%100.0%98.8%
201794.5%1.1%0.0%1.1%3.3%96.7%97.8%97.8%96.7%96.7%97.8%
201892.9%0.0%0.0%1.2%3.6%95.2%95.2%94.1%92.9%94.1%95.2%
201990.3%0.0%1.1%0.0%6.5%92.5%91.4%93.6%91.4%92.5%91.4%
202098.9%0.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
202194.7%3.5%1.8%0.0%0.0%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%
202295.9%2.1%1.0%1.0%0.0%97.9%96.9%97.9%96.9%96.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%96.9%
202397.5%2.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.5%0.0%1.3%0.0%1.3%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

James McGee Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.0%0.3%3.5%99.7%96.9%100.0%96.4%99.9%96.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James McGee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (5.8%) $12,790 (94.2%) $13,571
2020 $679 (6.8%) $9,363 (93.2%) $10,042
2021 $861 (5.1%) $16,050 (94.9%) $16,911
2022 $2,100 (12.4%) $14,864 (87.6%) $16,965

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James McGee Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 824th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 809th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James McGee Elementary)51.543.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)32.226.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (James McGee Elementary)45.139.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pasco School District)37.830.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James McGee Elementary)43.544.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)34.230
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (James McGee Elementary)30.834.9
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Pasco School District)31.226.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James McGee Elementary)50.450
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)41.135
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (James McGee Elementary)38.924.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pasco School District)29.520.2
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (James McGee Elementary)41.634.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Pasco School District)31.529.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (James McGee Elementary)48.946.2
 2.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pasco School District)40.332.9
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (James McGee Elementary)40.333
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pasco School District)30.322.6
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (James McGee Elementary)41.634.3
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Pasco School District)32.830.5
 2.3%
   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 Students662462
 30.2%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian03
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic366286
 21.9%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White243145
 40.3%
Two or More Races3117
 45.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%51.9%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James McGee Elementary

Students at James McGee Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 31% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

James McGee Elementary ranks 818th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended James McGee Elementary.

Students who attend James McGee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mcloughlin Middle School
High : Pasco Senior High 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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