Serving 659 students in grades 3-5, Orin C Smith 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 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Orin C Smith 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 Orin C Smith Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Orin C Smith Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 2,113 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orin C Smith Elementary School?
659 students attend Orin C Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orin C Smith Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orin C Smith Elementary School?
Orin C Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orin C Smith Elementary School offer ?
Orin C Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Orin C Smith Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 659 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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