Is Marie Curie STEM Elementary a good school?

Marie Curie STEM Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Marie Curie STEM Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Marie Curie STEM Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Marie Curie STEM Elementary?

Students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of Marie Curie STEM Elementary attend?

Students who attend Marie Curie STEM Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ellen Ochoa Middle School High : Chiawana Senior High School

Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Summary:

Marie Curie STEM Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 373 students. Despite its STEM focus, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Marie Curie STEM Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 90%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse racial composition. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families. These demographic factors may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, as it ranks particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Marie Curie STEM Elementary struggles academically, the nearby schools in the Pasco School District, such as Mark Twain Elementary and Virgie Robinson Elementary, also perform below the state average, suggesting systemic challenges within the district. The school's consistent low performance over the years indicates a need for significant intervention and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 3-5

715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301

(509) 416-7817

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1164^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,968

Students who attend Marie Curie STEM Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ellen Ochoa Middle School
High:	Chiawana Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.5%

Asian:

4.0%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marie Curie STEM Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.5%), Asian (4%), White (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marie Curie STEM Elementary is 14.9. 10 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marie Curie STEM Elementary employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marie Curie STEM Elementary is $18,968, which is the 5^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marie Curie STEM Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marie Curie STEM Elementary 1164^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Marie Curie STEM Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Pasco School District:

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

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Rank History for Marie Curie STEM Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	3.79	1039^th	1054	1.4%
2019	5.51	1104^th	1130	2.3%
2021	6.66	1086^th	1107	1.9%
2022	3.70	1162^nd	1169	0.6%
2023	3.07	1162^nd	1169	0.6%
2024	3.23	1164^th	1168	0.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	29.08	274^th	333	17.7%
2019	13.30	245^th	248	1.2%
2021	11.74	32^nd	32	0.0%
2022	10.12	213^th	213	0.0%
2023	9.33	254^th	254	0.0%
2024	8.16	317^th	320	0.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.97	495^th	637	22.3%
2019	18.47	523^rd	566	7.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	12.91	936^th	979	4.4%
2021	13.19	824^th	854	3.5%
2022	6.63	1014^th	1019	0.5%
2023	4.53	1007^th	1013	0.6%
2024	5.26	1015^th	1024	0.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	45.29	32^nd	61	47.5%
2019	32.80	44^th	64	31.3%
2023	29.73	20^th	26	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	4.90	984^th	1004	2.0%
2019	5.93	1045^th	1068	2.2%
2021	7.47	989^th	1008	1.9%
2022	4.94	1094^th	1100	0.5%
2023	2.45	1093^rd	1094	0.1%
2024	2.75	1089^th	1093	0.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	3.78	989^th	999	1.0%
2019	6.44	1048^th	1075	2.5%
2021	6.72	1011^th	1025	1.4%
2022	3.56	1112^th	1113	0.1%
2023	3.38	1094^th	1099	0.5%
2024	4.03	1087^th	1099	1.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marie Curie STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	13.11	520^th	540	3.7%
2019	16.41	646^th	697	7.3%
2021	12.93	487^th	501	2.8%
2022	8.00	692^nd	694	0.3%
2023	5.15	630^th	633	0.5%
2024	6.46	642^nd	651	1.4%

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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 Marie Curie STEM Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	32	8	1	744	0	6	791
2017	33	7	1	757	0	10	808
2018	38	7	4	781	0	10	840
2019	32	2	6	790	0	7	837
2020	36	2	12	777	0	10	837
2021	13	2	12	409	0	8	444
2022	10	7	15	354	0	5	391
2023	10	2	10	349	1	1	373
2024	7	2	15	347	0	0	371

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 Marie Curie STEM Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	791	37.0	21.3	90.5
2017	808	38.7	20.8	95
2018	840	43.7	19.1	97.3
2019	837	44.5	18.8	94.3
2020	837	44.6	18.7	94.6
2021	444	25.2	17.5	93
2022	391	25.3	15.4	93.1
2023	373	24.8	14.9	95.7
2024	371	24.8	14.9	95.4

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 Marie Curie STEM Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	791	37.0	21.3	90.5
2017	808	38.7	20.8	95
2018	840	43.7	19.1	97.3
2019	837	44.5	18.8	94.3
2020	837	44.6	18.7	94.6
2021	444	25.2	17.5	93
2022	391	25.3	15.4	93.1
2023	373	24.8	14.9	95.7
2024	371	24.8	14.9	95.4

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.

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