Central Elementary School vs. Mary Purcell Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Mary Purcell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Mary Purcell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mary Purcell Elementary School 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% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
464 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1841 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
60
Grade 1 Students
57
57
Grade 2 Students
61
51
Grade 3 Students
63
60
Grade 4 Students
71
61
Grade 5 Students
76
55
Grade 6 Students
73
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
30%
38%
% Black
2%
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% White
64%
55%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
