Mattawa Elementary

Summary:

Mattawa Elementary is a public elementary school serving 355 students in grades K-5 in the Wahluke School District in Mattawa, Washington. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 97% Hispanic and over 94% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Mattawa Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in Washington state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Despite spending significantly more per student ($21,275 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, the school has not seen improved academic outcomes. The two other elementary schools in the Wahluke School District, Morris Schott Elementary and Saddle Mountain Elementary, also perform poorly compared to the state average, suggesting systemic issues within the district.

Mattawa Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 13.7 in 2022-2023 could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students, but the school's persistent low performance and the significant racial and socioeconomic disparities among its student population indicate that a comprehensive and targeted approach will be needed to improve educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 400 N Boundary
       Mattawa, WA  99349


(509) 932-4433

District: Wahluke School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1165th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,275 Help


Students who attend Mattawa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wahluke Junior High
High:    Wahluke High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.2%
White:
2.0%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mattawa Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wahluke School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.2%), White (2%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wahluke School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattawa Elementary is 13.7. 1 elementary schools in the Wahluke School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattawa Elementary is $21,275, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wahluke School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mattawa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mattawa Elementary 1165th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mattawa Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wahluke School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahluke School District 244th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mattawa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 25.68 894th 1097 18.5%
2013 18.26 987th 1106 10.8%
2015 7.22 1026th 1067 3.8%
2016 18.52 898th 1053 14.7%
2017 14.56 942nd 1056 10.8%
2018 10.28 992nd 1054 5.9%
2019 3.60 1116th 1130 1.2%
2021 6.94 1083rd 1107 2.2%
2022 10.02 1099th 1169 6.0%
2023 6.47 1139th 1169 2.6%
2024 3.03 1165th 1168 0.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.17 299th 333 10.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.83 619th 637 2.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.41 965th 979 1.4%
2021 12.34 829th 854 2.9%
2022 15.80 952nd 1019 6.6%
2023 11.96 967th 1013 4.5%
2024 5.24 1016th 1024 0.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.70 11th 61 82.0%
2019 16.99 60th 64 6.3%
2021 11.99 23rd 23 0.0%
2022 33.26 35th 45 22.2%
2023 25.80 22nd 26 15.4%
2024 9.81 25th 25 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.97 979th 1004 2.5%
2019 2.42 1061st 1068 0.7%
2021 8.97 978th 1008 3.0%
2022 21.03 910th 1100 17.3%
2023 13.59 995th 1094 9.0%
2024 12.08 1013th 1093 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.11 863rd 999 13.6%
2019 6.37 1049th 1075 2.4%
2021 7.92 998th 1025 2.6%
2022 6.18 1094th 1113 1.7%
2023 12.17 1018th 1099 7.4%
2024 3.01 1097th 1099 0.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mattawa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.92 676th 697 3.0%
2021 14.18 483rd 501 3.6%
2022 24.21 577th 694 16.9%
2023 13.93 596th 633 5.8%
2024 6.32 644th 651 1.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Mattawa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 0 3 66 6 n/a n/a 0 207
1989 169 0 3 69 9 n/a n/a 0 250
1990 178 0 1 128 7 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 179 1 3 162 7 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 177 0 3 203 6 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 188 0 4 272 9 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 151 0 4 312 4 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 127 0 4 369 3 n/a n/a 0 503
1996 127 0 4 369 3 n/a n/a 0 503
1997 68 0 2 291 4 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 67 0 2 340 5 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 46 0 1 353 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 57 0 2 379 3 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 59 0 2 396 3 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 47 0 0 412 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 47 0 0 412 3 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 45 0 0 448 3 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 43 0 0 448 3 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 38 0 0 477 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 16 0 0 353 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 17 0 0 331 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 22 0 0 343 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 22 0 0 394 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 17 0 0 409 1 0 0 0 427
2012 15 0 0 399 2 0 0 0 416
2013 7 0 0 419 2 0 1 0 429
2014 12 0 0 460 4 0 1 0 477
2015 9 0 0 447 7 0 1 0 464
2016 13 0 0 420 5 0 2 0 440
2017 19 1 0 400 6 0 1 0 427
2018 23 1 0 406 5 0 1 0 436
2019 19 2 0 391 4 0 0 0 416
2020 20 2 0 385 3 0 0 0 410
2021 13 2 0 376 1 0 0 0 392
2022 6 2 0 366 0 0 0 0 374
2023 7 1 0 345 0 0 2 0 355

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 Mattawa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 207 18.0 11.5 0
1989 250 19.0 13.1 n/a
1990 314 17.3 18.1 0
1991 352 19.1 18.4 n/a
1992 389 23.3 16.6 n/a
1993 473 30.0 15.8 n/a
1994 471 31.5 15.0 n/a
1995 503 37.0 13.6 n/a
1996 503 37.0 13.6 n/a
1997 365 39.3 9.3 n/a
1998 414 43.3 9.6 n/a
1999 405 29.1 13.9 n/a
2000 441 24.8 17.8 n/a
2001 460 26.0 17.7 n/a
2002 462 29.0 15.9 91.1
2003 462 29.0 15.9 91.1
2004 496 27.0 18.4 82.7
2005 494 28.0 17.6 90.3
2006 519 28.8 18.0 90
2007 369 30.5 12.1 85.4
2008 350 28.5 12.3 88
2009 367 28.5 12.9 99.2
2010 417 29.2 14.2 99.3
2011 427 30.8 13.8 88.8
2012 416 25.4 16.3 92.5
2013 429 25.3 16.9 99.3
2014 477 n/a n/a 91.2
2015 464 26.0 17.8 91.6
2016 440 24.0 18.3 65
2017 427 23.6 18.0 35.4
2018 436 25.6 16.9 93.1
2019 416 25.9 16.0 91.3
2020 410 25.2 16.2 91.2
2021 392 25.2 15.5 95.4
2022 374 26.1 14.3 95.2
2023 355 25.8 13.7 94.4

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 Mattawa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 207 18.0 11.5 0
1989 250 19.0 13.1 n/a
1990 314 17.3 18.1 0
1991 352 19.1 18.4 n/a
1992 389 23.3 16.6 n/a
1993 473 30.0 15.8 n/a
1994 471 31.5 15.0 n/a
1995 503 37.0 13.6 n/a
1996 503 37.0 13.6 n/a
1997 365 39.3 9.3 n/a
1998 414 43.3 9.6 n/a
1999 405 29.1 13.9 n/a
2000 441 24.8 17.8 n/a
2001 460 26.0 17.7 n/a
2002 462 29.0 15.9 91.1
2003 462 29.0 15.9 91.1
2004 496 27.0 18.4 82.7
2005 494 28.0 17.6 90.3
2006 519 28.8 18.0 90
2007 369 30.5 12.1 85.4
2008 350 28.5 12.3 88
2009 367 28.5 12.9 99.2
2010 417 29.2 14.2 99.3
2011 427 30.8 13.8 88.8
2012 416 25.4 16.3 92.5
2013 429 25.3 16.9 99.3
2014 477 n/a n/a 91.2
2015 464 26.0 17.8 91.6
2016 440 24.0 18.3 65
2017 427 23.6 18.0 35.4
2018 436 25.6 16.9 93.1
2019 416 25.9 16.0 91.3
2020 410 25.2 16.2 91.2
2021 392 25.2 15.5 95.4
2022 374 26.1 14.3 95.2
2023 355 25.8 13.7 94.4

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

Mattawa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.8%92.8%97.6%92.8%92.8%92.8%
201780.8%0.0%0.0%1.4%1.4%87.7%87.7%97.3%87.7%84.9%87.7%
202091.8%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%100.0%98.4%93.4%93.4%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%
202196.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%98.3%98.3%96.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%
202296.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%98.4%96.8%98.4%98.4%98.4%96.8%
202396.3%0.0%0.0%1.9%0.0%100.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202492.7%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%96.4%92.7%98.2%96.4%92.7%98.2%98.2%98.2%92.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Mattawa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.9%0.0%0.0%0.6%99.4%99.4%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,354 (7.7%) $16,203 (92.3%) $17,557
2020 $1,396 (12.2%) $10,071 (87.8%) $11,468
2021 $1,210 (7.1%) $15,751 (92.9%) $16,961
2022 $2,639 (12.4%) $18,636 (87.6%) $21,275

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattawa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1116th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1139th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mattawa Elementary)22.114.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)15.818.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mattawa Elementary)296.5
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Wahluke School District)18.313
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawa Elementary)24.320.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)15.517.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Mattawa Elementary)27.116.3
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (Wahluke School District)17.717.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawa Elementary)23.126.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)24.230.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Mattawa Elementary)11.516.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Wahluke School District)15.615.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Mattawa Elementary)14.126.5
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Wahluke School District)16.121.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mattawa Elementary)23.220.8
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)28.129.3
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mattawa Elementary)22.112.7
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Wahluke School District)22.419.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mattawa Elementary)14.126.5
 12.4%
   All Grades Science (Wahluke School District)16.819.4
 2.5%
   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 Students416355
 14.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic391345
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White197
 63.2%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%94.4%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattawa Elementary

Students at Mattawa Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Mattawa Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Mattawa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wahluke Junior High
High : Wahluke High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Mattawa Elementary.


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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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