Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Progress 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Progress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Progress Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Progress Elementary School 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 Progress Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1857 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Progress Elementary School's ranking?
Progress Elementary School is ranked #1857 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Progress Elementary School often compared to?
Progress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Greenacres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Progress Elementary School?
231 students attend Progress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Progress Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progress Elementary School?
Progress Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Progress Elementary School offer ?
Progress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Progress Elementary School part of?
Progress Elementary School is part of Central Valley School District.
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