Montesano Jr-sr High School vs. Elma High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Elma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 7-12, Montesano Jr-sr High 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 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Elma High 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
702 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1138 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
123
-
Grade 8 Students
126
-
Grade 9 Students
109
141
Grade 10 Students
117
137
Grade 11 Students
118
125
Grade 12 Students
109
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
24%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
