Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mccleary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccleary Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccleary Elementary 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 Mccleary Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1295 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccleary Elementary School's ranking?
Mccleary Elementary School is ranked #1295 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mccleary Elementary School often compared to?
Mccleary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mccleary Elementary School?
332 students attend Mccleary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mccleary Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccleary Elementary School?
Mccleary Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mccleary Elementary School offer ?
Mccleary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccleary Elementary School part of?
Mccleary Elementary School is part of McCleary School District.
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