Washington Virtual Academies vs. Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
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School Overview
School
Washington Virtual Academies
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
Tacoma, WA 98409
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
Olympia, WA 98501
Rating
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
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Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Washington Virtual Academies serves 6,245 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Serving 862 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight 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 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
6,245 students
862 students
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% Male | % Female
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52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
197 teachers
36 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
24:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#1156 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
310
63
Grade 1 Students
382
106
Grade 2 Students
407
90
Grade 3 Students
417
91
Grade 4 Students
432
95
Grade 5 Students
473
86
Grade 6 Students
671
89
Grade 7 Students
733
100
Grade 8 Students
723
142
Grade 9 Students
601
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Grade 10 Students
493
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Grade 11 Students
339
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Grade 12 Students
264
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%

% Asian
3%

% Hispanic
13%

% Black
7%

% White
59%

% Hawaiian
2%

% Two or more races
15%

Diversity Score
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0.61
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
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21%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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1%
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Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
9
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Extracurriculars
Art Club, Baking Club, Cartooning Club, Coding Club, E-Sports, Music Club, Rock Band, Teen Connect, Travel Club
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