Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ignite Family Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ignite Family Academy's student population of 75 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ignite Family Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ignite Family Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Family Academy's ranking?
Ignite Family Academy is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ignite Family Academy?
75 students attend Ignite Family Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ignite Family Academy students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Family Academy?
Ignite Family Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ignite Family Academy offer ?
Ignite Family Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ignite Family Academy part of?
Ignite Family Academy is part of North Thurston School District.
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