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Mcdonald Elementary School vs. Spokane Valley Learning Academy

Should you attend Mcdonald Elementary School or Spokane Valley Learning Academy? 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

School
Mcdonald Elementary School
1512 S Mcdonald Rd
Spokane, WA 99216
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
1512 N. Barker Rd.
Greenacres, WA 99016
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mcdonald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Spokane Valley Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonald 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spokane Valley Learning Academy 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
280 students
62 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdonald Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spokane Valley Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdonald Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spokane Valley Learning Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdonald Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spokane Valley Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Valley School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spokane Valley Learning Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Valley School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1084 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1728 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdonald Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spokane Valley Learning Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in WA)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonald Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spokane Valley Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdonald Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spokane Valley Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Valley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Spokane Valley Learning Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Valley School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcdonald Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spokane Valley Learning Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
7
Grade 1 Students
44
4
Grade 2 Students
54
10
Grade 3 Students
40
8
Grade 4 Students
52
4
Grade 5 Students
49
6
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
77%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdonald Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Valley School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spokane Valley Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdonald Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spokane Valley Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Valley School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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