Kalama Elementary School vs. Mint Valley Elementary School
Should you attend Kalama Elementary School or Mint Valley 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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Top Rankings
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Mint Valley 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 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kalama 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 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mint Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
562 students
416 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1703 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
120
76
Grade 1 Students
91
77
Grade 2 Students
80
57
Grade 3 Students
89
75
Grade 4 Students
89
60
Grade 5 Students
93
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
