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McDonald Elementary School

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McDonald Elementary School ranks 240 th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

McDonald Elementary School is a public PK–5 school in Spokane Valley serving 282 students in the Central Valley School District, an area with a wide range of nearby schools and student economic circumstances. The school has a favorable 12.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and 56.03% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25.

McDonald Elementary is currently one of the stronger schools in the local area, ranking 240th of 1,138 Washington schools, or in the 79th percentile, for 2025–26. It ranks approximately fourth among the 11 nearby schools reviewed, behind Sunrise Elementary, Summit School, and Ponderosa Elementary. Students performed above district and state averages in every tested subject: 62.3% were proficient in English language arts, 59.84% in math, and 71.05% in science. Science is the clearest strength, ranking ahead of most nearby schools, while math is also notably stronger than district and state results.

The school’s long-term improvement is particularly impressive: its statewide ranking rose from the 26th percentile in 2020–21 to the 79th percentile in 2025–26. Science proficiency increased from 43.9% to 71.05% since 2022–23, and math has improved steadily. The school also ranks in the 95th percentile statewide for effectiveness with economically disadvantaged students. Areas for parents and school leaders to watch include third-grade ELA, at 54.05%, fourth-grade math, at 55.32%, and a recent decline in overall ELA from 69.12% to 62.3%. Overall, McDonald Elementary combines strong current performance with a substantial, sustained upward trend.

282

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,868

Per pupil spending ?

56.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1512 S McDonald Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99216-0530

(509) 558-5350

District: Central Valley School District

Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bowdish Middle School
High:	University High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg56%

Washington avg48%

240^th of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Central Valley School District

46^th of 238Central Valley School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	240 of 1138	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	251 of 1160	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	60.9	436 of 1168	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	511 of 1169	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.9	819 of 1169	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.3	824 of 1107	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.1	387 of 1130	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.4	513 of 1054	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	440 of 1056	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.4	555 of 1053	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.0	406 of 1067	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.0	545 of 1106	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.8	446 of 1097	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.5	670 of 1092	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.2	590 of 1088	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.8	475 of 1072	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.4	489 of 1067	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.4	615 of 1069	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.3	513 of 1051	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.3	315 of 1031	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	77.0	185 of 1026	82.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	112 of 1020	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	234 of 1092	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	241 of 1093	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	362 of 1094	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.1	639 of 1100	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.0	696 of 1008	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.7	329 of 1068	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.9	318 of 1004	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	54 of 1008	94.6%	★★★★★
2025	87.9	50 of 1013	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	69.0	254 of 1024	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.6	273 of 1013	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	38.1	659 of 1019	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.7	219 of 854	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	65 of 979	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	59.4	313 of 835	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	411 of 1059	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.7	307 of 1098	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	35.7	704 of 1099	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.0	657 of 1099	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.6	897 of 1113	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.8	846 of 1025	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.1	399 of 1075	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.4	654 of 999	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	23.1	408 of 478	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	202 of 901	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	75.2	229 of 1007	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	410 of 1009	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.0	542 of 1011	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.7	809 of 1031	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.8	873 of 943	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	55.3	466 of 1027	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.2	482 of 833	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)89th percentile+10 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile~ school

Male (2026)61st percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2022)15th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science71%+20 vs state

English Language Arts62%+9 vs state

Math60%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)							SBAC Math (2026)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McDonald Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1512 S McDonald Rd	Spokane Valley	99216	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-5350	282	22	12.9	56.0%	201 (71.3%)	12 (4.3%)	30 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (3.9%)	23 (8.2%)	77.7	240^th of 1138 public elementary schools	78.9%		75.9	251^st of 1160 public elementary schools	78.4%	11	71.1		71.1	54.1	66.0	65.8				62.3	67.6	55.3	57.9				59.8	83.3	85.7	85.7	85.7	85.7	83.3	90.5	83.3	83.3	83.3	$20,868	$1,334	$19,534
South Pines Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12021 E 24th Ave	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-4400	288	19	15.2	60.4%	221 (76.7%)	5 (1.7%)	25 (8.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30 (10.4%)	70.6	307^th of 1138 public elementary schools	73.0%		46.9	593^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	48.9%	286	62.5		62.5	61.4	48.8	65.0				58.3	63.6	62.8	45.0				57.5	76.9	79.5	79.5	79.5	79.5	79.5	84.6	79.5	79.5	79.5	$19,343	$679	$18,664
Opportunity Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1109 S Wilbur Rd	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-3550	631	43	14.7	74.0%	415 (65.8%)	31 (4.9%)	93 (14.7%)	8 (1.3%)	12 (1.9%)	10 (1.6%)	61 (9.7%)	25.9	850^th of 1138 public elementary schools	25.3%		30.5	818^th of 1160 public elementary schools	29.5%	32	46.5		46.5	24.4	32.6	34.3				30.1	37.7	35.8	40.8				38.1	73.9	79.6	78.4	78.4	78.4	78.4	85.2	78.4	78.4	78.4	$16,318	$1,119	$15,199
Adams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14707 E 8th Ave	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-4000	376	28	13.2	61.7%	261 (69.4%)	10 (2.7%)	58 (15.4%)	6 (1.6%)	8 (2.1%)	7 (1.9%)	26 (6.9%)	73.9	274^th of 1138 public elementary schools	75.9%		54.7	496^th of 1160 public elementary schools	57.2%	222	53.0		53.0	67.7	57.4	61.2				62.3	75.8	60.4	51.5				62.4	81.4	88.4	86.1	86.1	86.1	88.4	88.4	83.7	88.4	88.4	$17,585	$1,138	$16,447
Chester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3525 S. Pines Road	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-3150	410	26	15.5	30.2%	318 (77.6%)	9 (2.2%)	33 (8.0%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	30 (7.3%)	75.4	267^th of 1138 public elementary schools	76.5%		80.1	209^th of 1160 public elementary schools	82.0%	58	76.9		76.9	58.1	52.7	68.0				59.2	64.5	53.8	60.3				58.8	82.7	88.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	86.5	90.4	86.5	86.5	86.5	$17,393	$86	$17,307
University Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1613 S University Rd	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-4650	291	22	13.2	63.9%	208 (71.5%)	6 (2.1%)	35 (12.0%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.5%)	22 (7.6%)	44.6	616^th of 1138 public elementary schools	45.9%		60.2	428^th of 1160 public elementary schools	63.1%	188	56.5		56.5	42.2	42.2	60.0				48.2	40.0	40.0	39.1				39.7	80.6	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	83.3	$20,061	$955	$19,106
Summit School	Public	K-8	13313 E Broadway Ave	Spokane Valley	99216	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-3252	383	22	17.2	37.6%	306 (79.9%)	6 (1.6%)	35 (9.1%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22 (5.7%)	83.3	189^th of 1138 public elementary schools	83.4%		76.8	246^th of 1160 public elementary schools	78.8%	57	75.0	77.4	76.1	69.6	56.4	75.0	65.2	81.1		71.1			63.9	56.5	60.5	58.6	61.1	81.1	81.1	83.0	83.0	83.0	81.1	88.7	83.0	81.1	81.1	$14,756	$481	$14,275
Sunrise Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14603 E 24th Ave	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 558-3600	644	39	16.5	25.8%	524 (81.4%)	8 (1.2%)	33 (5.1%)	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	52 (8.1%)	87.7	144^th of 1138 public elementary schools	87.3%		87.3	139^th of 1160 public elementary schools	88.0%	5	79.7		79.7	61.0	63.1	79.0				68.2	66.1	70.0	73.7				70.1	86.8	86.8	88.2	88.2	88.2	86.8	90.8	88.2	86.8	86.8	$15,322	$311	$15,011
Broadway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11016 E Broadway Ave	Spokane Valley	99206	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-4100	282	21	13.3	71.3%	175 (62.1%)	11 (3.9%)	47 (16.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	32 (11.3%)	58.1	450^th of 1138 public elementary schools	60.5%		34.1	764^th of 1160 public elementary schools	34.1%	314	51.0		51.0	53.3	68.3	44.0				54.3	58.3	61.0	34.0				51.0	69.1	76.2	76.2	76.2	76.2	73.8	76.2	76.2	73.8	73.8	$16,999	$1,472	$15,527
Progress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 N Progress Rd	Spokane Valley	99037	Spokane County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 558-4500	280	17	16.6	77.1%	172 (61.4%)	6 (2.1%)	58 (20.7%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (5.0%)	23 (8.2%)	34.5	745^th of 1138 public elementary schools	34.5%		25.2	900^th of 1160 public elementary schools	22.4%	155	54.3		54.3	46.0	50.0	60.0				51.9	43.2	36.1	42.9				40.7	70.0	77.5	77.5	77.5	77.5	72.5	87.5	75.0	72.5	72.5	$16,507	$1,193	$15,313

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonald Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McDonald Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McDonald Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowdish Middle School
High : University High School

Is McDonald Elementary School a good school?

McDonald Elementary School ranks 240^th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McDonald Elementary School?

Students at McDonald Elementary School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What district is McDonald Elementary School in?

Central Valley School District

How many students attend McDonald Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 282 students attended McDonald Elementary School.

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