Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcgilvra Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Mcgilvra Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgilvra Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Mcgilvra Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mcgilvra Elementary School often compared to?
Mcgilvra Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madrona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mcgilvra Elementary School?
215 students attend Mcgilvra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mcgilvra Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgilvra Elementary School?
Mcgilvra Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcgilvra Elementary School offer ?
Mcgilvra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgilvra Elementary School part of?
It is small and weird neighborhood school with little diversity.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - seattlesmoothie
51/29/2020
Awesome school!!! we learned everything in an easy, productive way. The facilities were very clean, and it has an unbeatable field. also it was in a very safe area.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alex
211/5/2014
Active parent community. Parents fund a good portion of the extra programs offered at this school. Principal is below average with very poor communication and conflict resolutions skills. Mix between exceptional teachers and marginal teachers.
- Posted by Parent - blpow
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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