Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mary M. Knight 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary M. Knight School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary M. Knight School's student population of 186 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Mary M. Knight School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary M. Knight School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary M. Knight School's ranking?
Mary M. Knight School is ranked #1812 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mary M. Knight School?
The graduation rate of Mary M. Knight School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mary M. Knight School?
186 students attend Mary M. Knight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mary M. Knight School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary M. Knight School?
Mary M. Knight School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary M. Knight School offer ?
Mary M. Knight School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary M. Knight School part of?
Mary M. Knight School is part of Mary M Knight School District.
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