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McGilvra Elementary School

Public K-5

 1617 38 Av E
       Seattle, WA  98112-2845

(206) 252-3160

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,996 Help


Students who attend McGilvra Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High:    Garfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Two or more races:
14.9%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Compare Details McGilvra Elementary School ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 20th among 72 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), two or more races (14.9%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGilvra Elementary School is 15.3. 47 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGilvra Elementary School is $21,996. 41 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McGilvra Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McGilvra Elementary School 95th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See McGilvra Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGilvra Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McGilvra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.08 27th 1026 97.4%
2005 90.86 50th 1031 95.2%
2006 89.88 58th 1051 94.5%
2007 95.90 13th 1069 98.8%
2008 88.01 71st 1067 93.3%
2009 94.38 21st 1072 98.0%
2010 93.79 20th 1088 98.2%
2011 95.08 9th 1092 99.2%
2012 82.46 130th 1097 88.1%
2013 68.48 324th 1106 70.7%
2015 87.98 105th 1067 90.2%
2016 87.16 112th 1053 89.4%
2017 91.39 72nd 1056 93.2%
2018 94.28 36th 1054 96.6%
2019 87.79 112th 1130 90.1%
2021 92.91 83rd 1107 92.5%
2022 90.61 96th 1169 91.8%
2023 91.91 95th 1169 91.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McGilvra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.89 8th 566 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at McGilvra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.25 66th 1004 93.4%
2019 87.01 107th 1068 90.0%
2021 78.28 184th 1008 81.7%
2022 79.83 201st 1100 81.7%
2023 74.98 244th 1094 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at McGilvra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.75 31st 999 96.9%
2019 81.95 172nd 1075 84.0%
2022 95.15 42nd 1113 96.2%
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Rank History for White students at McGilvra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.40 6th 833 99.3%
2019 85.55 102nd 1027 90.1%
2022 88.45 82nd 1031 92.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Open Quote Our child's experience in a school in CA was fantastic in kindergarten, but absolutely horrifying in first grade.

We decided to return to Seattle in part because we wanted to raise our children in an area where we could still believe in quality public education.

Within 3 days of enrolling our child at McGilvra (for the last 3 weeks of 1st grade), his new teacher, principle and counselor completely an initial evaluation of his learning style to develop a teaching plan for him. T

hat was a welcome change from how the previous school modeled adduction, which was a cookie-cutter approach that teaches to the children, not teaches with their learning style. His second grade teacher is amazing and very invested in his success, as is our son's librarian and even the gym teacher.

The extra-curriculars are very engaging and work in tandem with the curriculum. Also, the parent involvement is outstanding and the school really is a part of the community in which even the local businesses are so immeasurably invested in helping. The children have a huge garden, fantastic arts programming and a solid academic plan that is supported by the teachers and the administrative staff. It's a wonderful school for the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McGilvra Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 122 94 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 119 111 10 14 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 82 48 58 17 1 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 61 41 78 15 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 85 27 61 11 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 82 51 67 8 5 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 80 33 69 5 3 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 105 34 42 18 3 n/a n/a 0 202
1996 105 34 42 18 3 n/a n/a 0 202
1997 107 32 49 21 3 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 113 31 56 14 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1999 123 44 38 16 5 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 138 39 40 14 3 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 154 41 28 10 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 161 31 41 5 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 161 31 41 5 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 164 28 38 5 4 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 163 26 42 7 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2006 181 29 34 8 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2007 182 20 41 12 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 184 23 30 13 3 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 184 19 31 13 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2010 197 15 29 14 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2011 200 28 23 10 1 0 7 0 269
2012 186 44 16 16 1 0 36 0 299
2013 188 39 24 15 0 0 35 0 301
2014 177 32 30 17 0 0 28 0 284
2015 179 28 31 15 0 0 33 0 286
2016 179 18 24 15 0 0 39 0 275
2017 185 18 28 13 0 0 38 0 282
2018 165 12 20 9 0 0 36 0 242
2019 153 11 22 17 0 0 40 0 243
2020 147 9 26 20 0 0 37 0 239
2021 133 9 25 26 0 0 33 0 226
2022 131 14 25 16 0 0 37 0 223
2023 135 11 25 18 0 0 33 0 222

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McGilvra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 11.0 21.0 0
1989 256 12.0 21.3 n/a
1990 206 11.7 17.6 0
1991 195 11.5 16.9 n/a
1992 185 9.5 19.4 n/a
1993 213 10.1 21.1 n/a
1994 190 10.5 18.1 n/a
1995 202 11.0 18.4 n/a
1996 202 11.0 18.4 n/a
1997 212 12.5 17.0 n/a
1998 215 11.0 19.5 n/a
1999 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
2000 234 11.5 20.3 n/a
2001 236 14.9 15.8 n/a
2002 240 16.0 15.0 9.2
2003 240 16.0 15.0 9.2
2004 239 16.0 14.9 9.2
2005 241 15.7 15.4 10.4
2006 254 14.8 17.2 10.6
2007 257 17.0 15.1 8.9
2008 253 17.4 14.5 9.5
2009 250 17.4 14.4 7.6
2010 257 15.8 16.2 7.8
2011 269 16.4 16.3 7.4
2012 299 15.2 19.6 14.4
2013 301 16.3 18.4 16.3
2014 284 n/a n/a 13
2015 286 20.0 14.3 10.1
2016 275 18.0 15.2 6.2
2017 282 17.4 16.1 8.9
2018 242 16.5 14.6 6.6
2019 243 15.3 15.8 6.2
2020 239 15.5 15.3 7.1
2021 226 15.6 14.4 5.8
2022 223 15.9 14.0 8.1
2023 222 14.5 15.3 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McGilvra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 11.0 21.0 0
1989 256 12.0 21.3 n/a
1990 206 11.7 17.6 0
1991 195 11.5 16.9 n/a
1992 185 9.5 19.4 n/a
1993 213 10.1 21.1 n/a
1994 190 10.5 18.1 n/a
1995 202 11.0 18.4 n/a
1996 202 11.0 18.4 n/a
1997 212 12.5 17.0 n/a
1998 215 11.0 19.5 n/a
1999 226 10.0 22.6 n/a
2000 234 11.5 20.3 n/a
2001 236 14.9 15.8 n/a
2002 240 16.0 15.0 9.2
2003 240 16.0 15.0 9.2
2004 239 16.0 14.9 9.2
2005 241 15.7 15.4 10.4
2006 254 14.8 17.2 10.6
2007 257 17.0 15.1 8.9
2008 253 17.4 14.5 9.5
2009 250 17.4 14.4 7.6
2010 257 15.8 16.2 7.8
2011 269 16.4 16.3 7.4
2012 299 15.2 19.6 14.4
2013 301 16.3 18.4 16.3
2014 284 n/a n/a 13
2015 286 20.0 14.3 10.1
2016 275 18.0 15.2 6.2
2017 282 17.4 16.1 8.9
2018 242 16.5 14.6 6.6
2019 243 15.3 15.8 6.2
2020 239 15.5 15.3 7.1
2021 226 15.6 14.4 5.8
2022 223 15.9 14.0 8.1
2023 222 14.5 15.3 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

McGilvra Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%96.2%94.2%
201795.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%95.8%97.9%97.9%
201886.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.1%93.1%93.1%86.2%93.1%93.1%
201989.8%0.0%1.7%0.0%0.0%94.9%94.9%94.9%91.5%94.9%94.9%
202094.0%4.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%
202195.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.7%95.7%97.8%97.8%95.7%97.8%97.8%97.8%95.7%
202284.3%2.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%90.2%92.2%84.3%90.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%92.2%
202381.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.4%86.4%100.0%90.9%86.4%90.9%90.9%90.9%86.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

McGilvra Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.0%0.0%0.4%1.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.3%98.3%98.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McGilvra Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.1%) $16,479 (98.9%) $16,659
2020 $111 (0.9%) $12,442 (99.1%) $12,554
2021 $1,695 (8.6%) $17,963 (91.4%) $19,658
2022 $1,303 (5.9%) $20,693 (94.1%) $21,996

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGilvra Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McGilvra Elementary School)91.781.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McGilvra Elementary School)82.576.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (McGilvra Elementary School)82.574.4
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McGilvra Elementary School)81.676.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (McGilvra Elementary School)60.576.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (McGilvra Elementary School)68.473.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (McGilvra Elementary School)8675.7
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (McGilvra Elementary School)78.177.5
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (McGilvra Elementary School)68.473.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students243222
 8.6%
African American1111
American Indian00
Asian2225
 13.6%
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White153135
 11.8%
Two or More Races4033
 17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.2%11.7%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McGilvra Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended McGilvra Elementary School.

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

Middle : Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
High : Garfield High School

Yes. McGilvra Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at McGilvra Elementary School are 61% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American.


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