Maya Angelou Elementary

Summary:

Maya Angelou Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 594 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.

Maya Angelou Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.28%) compared to the state average of 22.7%, and a lower percentage of White students (32.15%) compared to the state average of 45.6%. The school consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.3%) and Math (38.22%) lower than the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, are generally in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, indicating that these groups are underperforming compared to their peers statewide.

When comparing Maya Angelou Elementary to other nearby schools in the Pasco School District, such as Ruth Livingston Elementary, it becomes evident that the school's academic performance is generally lower than its counterparts. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,374 in 2019-2020 to $17,091 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, fluctuating between 14.7 and 17.3 over the past few years, compared to the state average of 17.1 students per teacher.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6001 Road 84
       Pasco, WA  99301-6763


(509) 543-6748

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
749th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,091 Help


Students who attend Maya Angelou Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ray Reynolds Middle School
High:    Chiawana Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.3%
White:
32.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details Maya Angelou Elementary ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th 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 35.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.3%), White (32.2%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Elementary is 17.3. 11 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maya Angelou Elementary is $17,091. 10 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maya Angelou Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Maya Angelou Elementary 749th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Maya Angelou Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Maya Angelou Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.57 663rd 1069 38.0%
2008 37.38 711th 1067 33.4%
2009 21.70 897th 1072 16.3%
2010 34.17 776th 1088 28.7%
2011 40.23 693rd 1092 36.5%
2012 37.49 753rd 1097 31.4%
2013 29.62 848th 1106 23.3%
2015 34.64 732nd 1067 31.4%
2016 44.41 604th 1053 42.6%
2017 39.78 654th 1056 38.1%
2018 40.68 630th 1054 40.2%
2019 30.57 826th 1130 26.9%
2021 29.42 770th 1107 30.4%
2022 33.22 784th 1169 32.9%
2023 36.74 732nd 1169 37.4%
2024 35.40 749th 1168 35.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 69th 333 79.3%
2019 42.24 126th 248 49.2%
2022 40.10 116th 213 45.5%
2023 43.92 121st 254 52.4%
2024 37.14 190th 320 40.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 321st 637 49.6%
2019 16.23 547th 566 3.4%
2022 26.88 377th 478 21.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.76 425th 835 49.1%
2019 35.95 681st 979 30.4%
2021 36.13 558th 854 34.7%
2022 50.93 461st 1019 54.8%
2023 54.95 422nd 1013 58.3%
2024 45.44 574th 1024 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 675th 1004 32.8%
2019 28.14 825th 1068 22.8%
2021 19.76 838th 1008 16.9%
2022 23.53 886th 1100 19.5%
2023 28.98 803rd 1094 26.6%
2024 26.73 825th 1093 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.09 534th 999 46.5%
2019 36.44 706th 1075 34.3%
2021 38.04 604th 1025 41.1%
2022 45.65 564th 1113 49.3%
2023 42.38 614th 1099 44.1%
2024 43.30 602nd 1099 45.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 247th 540 54.3%
2019 36.95 463rd 697 33.6%
2021 39.73 276th 501 44.9%
2022 47.84 314th 694 54.8%
2023 50.96 290th 633 54.2%
2024 48.15 336th 651 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Maya Angelou Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.34 546th 833 34.5%
2019 42.11 653rd 1027 36.4%
2021 54.24 410th 943 56.5%
2022 48.84 521st 1031 49.5%
2023 41.20 600th 1011 40.7%
2024 40.42 625th 1009 38.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Open Quote I absolutely love this school. The office staff has been kind to us every time we have been in. The nurse is so sweet and the principle is very profesional. Both the teachers we have had so far have been absolute angels. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maya Angelou Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 273 11 20 145 8 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 403 12 35 206 9 n/a n/a 9 674
2007 465 21 39 304 13 n/a n/a 1 843
2008 412 13 35 304 4 n/a n/a 7 775
2009 420 13 44 353 4 n/a n/a 8 842
2010 453 19 39 347 3 n/a n/a 19 880
2011 576 19 32 237 3 1 4 0 872
2012 438 19 30 373 2 2 29 0 893
2013 434 15 20 397 2 2 29 0 899
2014 447 12 23 406 2 2 39 0 931
2015 395 12 24 386 0 4 35 0 856
2016 397 15 21 448 0 8 43 0 932
2017 368 10 21 455 0 4 45 0 903
2018 349 7 22 476 1 3 41 0 899
2019 352 5 17 486 0 2 30 0 892
2020 353 9 20 485 0 2 30 0 899
2021 209 5 12 365 0 0 21 0 612
2022 182 1 15 358 1 0 20 0 577
2023 191 1 9 364 2 1 26 0 594

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 Maya Angelou Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 457 n/a n/a 35.2
2006 674 28.5 23.6 35.6
2007 843 34.1 24.7 39.4
2008 775 34.5 22.5 41.4
2009 842 34.5 24.4 42.6
2010 880 38.0 23.1 44.8
2011 872 40.5 21.5 44.8
2012 893 37.9 23.5 47
2013 899 41.5 21.6 37.9
2014 931 n/a n/a 48.2
2015 856 48.0 17.8 46.6
2016 932 48.0 19.4 44.4
2017 903 47.7 18.9 47.7
2018 899 51.6 17.4 48.3
2019 892 50.9 17.5 50.2
2020 899 50.2 17.8 51.9
2021 612 35.3 17.3 48.5
2022 577 39.0 14.7 55.6
2023 594 34.1 17.3 65.2

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 Maya Angelou Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 457 n/a n/a 35.2
2006 674 28.5 23.6 35.6
2007 843 34.1 24.7 39.4
2008 775 34.5 22.5 41.4
2009 842 34.5 24.4 42.6
2010 880 38.0 23.1 44.8
2011 872 40.5 21.5 44.8
2012 893 37.9 23.5 47
2013 899 41.5 21.6 37.9
2014 931 n/a n/a 48.2
2015 856 48.0 17.8 46.6
2016 932 48.0 19.4 44.4
2017 903 47.7 18.9 47.7
2018 899 51.6 17.4 48.3
2019 892 50.9 17.5 50.2
2020 899 50.2 17.8 51.9
2021 612 35.3 17.3 48.5
2022 577 39.0 14.7 55.6
2023 594 34.1 17.3 65.2

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

Maya Angelou Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201696.5%0.0%0.9%1.8%100.0%100.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%100.0%
201798.2%0.0%0.9%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.2%99.1%99.1%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%100.0%99.2%100.0%99.2%100.0%99.2%
202088.2%5.9%0.0%0.0%5.9%88.2%88.2%82.4%82.4%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%
202196.6%0.0%2.3%1.2%0.0%96.6%96.6%97.7%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202395.9%1.0%2.1%1.0%0.0%97.9%96.9%97.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%
202495.2%4.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.2%95.2%100.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Maya Angelou Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.8%0.0%1.6%1.6%99.2%98.4%99.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Maya Angelou Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201998.0%0.1%0.6%0.9%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.3%99.1%99.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maya Angelou Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $724 (5.7%) $11,976 (94.3%) $12,700
2020 $468 (5.6%) $7,907 (94.4%) $8,374
2021 $789 (5.2%) $14,352 (94.8%) $15,141
2022 $1,987 (11.6%) $15,104 (88.4%) $17,091

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maya Angelou Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 826th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 732nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maya Angelou Elementary)38.743.9
 5.2%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)41.947.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pasco School District)37.830.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maya Angelou Elementary)55.644.6
 11.1%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)48.143
 5.1%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)54.747.4
 7.4%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)3530.1
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pasco School District)29.520.2
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Maya Angelou Elementary)37.237.7
 0.5%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)50.745.5
 5.2%
   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 (Maya Angelou Elementary)40.639.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pasco School District)30.322.6
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Maya Angelou Elementary)37.237.7
 0.5%
   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 Students892594
 33.4%
African American51
 80%
American Indian02
Asian179
 47.1%
Hispanic486364
 25.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White352191
 45.7%
Two or More Races3026
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%65.2%
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maya Angelou Elementary

Students at Maya Angelou Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Maya Angelou Elementary ranks 749th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Maya Angelou Elementary.

Students who attend Maya Angelou Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ray Reynolds Middle School
High : Chiawana 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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