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Saddle Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Saddle Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 400 students in grades K-5 in the Wahluke School District in Mattawa, Washington. The school has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, making up over 98% of the student body, which is significantly higher than the nearby Morris Schott Elementary (96.3% Hispanic) and Mattawa Elementary (97.18% Hispanic).

Saddle Mountain Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Washington, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Only 24.68% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 23.23% were proficient in math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.5% to 98% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $12,150 in 2019-2020 to $22,268 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not improved. The challenges facing Saddle Mountain Elementary may be systemic issues within the Wahluke School District, as the nearby schools also perform only slightly better on academic measures. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged and minority students may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance, and the school and district may need to implement more effective interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Riverview Drive
       Mattawa, WA  99349

(509) 932-5693

District: Wahluke School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1087th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,268 Help


Students who attend Saddle Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wahluke Junior High
High:    Wahluke High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
2.4%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saddle Mountain Elementary ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wahluke School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Saddle Mountain Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wahluke School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (2.4%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saddle Mountain Elementary is 12.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Wahluke School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saddle Mountain Elementary is $22,268. 2 elementary schools in the Wahluke School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saddle Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle Mountain Elementary 1087th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Saddle Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Wahluke School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahluke School District 244th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saddle Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.05 1018th 1026 0.8%
2005 2.76 1020th 1031 1.1%
2006 2.97 1042nd 1051 0.9%
2007 2.43 1061st 1069 0.7%
2008 4.25 1047th 1067 1.9%
2009 5.16 1053rd 1072 1.8%
2010 7.68 1057th 1088 2.8%
2011 11.59 1026th 1092 6.0%
2012 7.40 1064th 1097 3.0%
2013 5.47 1083rd 1106 2.1%
2015 3.58 1052nd 1067 1.4%
2016 5.00 1026th 1053 2.6%
2017 3.26 1043rd 1056 1.2%
2018 4.09 1037th 1054 1.6%
2019 2.10 1122nd 1130 0.7%
2021 6.55 1089th 1107 1.6%
2022 8.28 1123rd 1169 3.9%
2023 11.89 1075th 1169 8.0%
2024 11.25 1087th 1168 6.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.25 212th 213 0.5%
2023 21.66 205th 254 19.3%
2024 19.96 277th 320 13.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 810th 835 3.0%
2019 4.87 973rd 979 0.6%
2021 12.74 826th 854 3.3%
2022 17.16 937th 1019 8.0%
2023 23.13 862nd 1013 14.9%
2024 22.87 869th 1024 15.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.88 56th 61 8.2%
2019 13.76 62nd 64 3.1%
2021 19.71 22nd 23 4.3%
2022 21.94 41st 45 8.9%
2023 36.61 15th 26 42.3%
2024 32.55 20th 25 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.94 989th 1004 1.5%
2019 3.29 1058th 1068 0.9%
2022 5.80 1087th 1100 1.2%
2023 14.88 976th 1094 10.8%
2024 11.35 1021st 1093 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.23 980th 999 1.9%
2019 1.83 1072nd 1075 0.3%
2021 8.26 992nd 1025 3.2%
2022 11.49 1031st 1113 7.4%
2023 10.19 1045th 1099 4.9%
2024 14.00 989th 1099 10.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saddle Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.14 691st 697 0.9%
2021 14.79 479th 501 4.4%
2022 19.69 627th 694 9.7%
2023 23.95 524th 633 17.2%
2024 22.33 546th 651 16.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Saddle Mountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 78 0 2 217 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 74 0 3 240 4 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 64 0 3 234 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 63 0 2 295 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 55 0 2 330 5 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 50 0 2 385 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 50 0 2 385 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 45 0 2 417 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 38 0 0 408 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 33 0 0 419 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 36 0 0 420 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 35 0 0 455 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 23 0 0 471 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2010 32 0 0 475 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 28 0 0 508 1 0 2 0 539
2012 26 0 0 407 4 0 0 0 437
2013 26 0 0 424 3 0 0 0 453
2014 19 0 0 452 1 0 0 0 472
2015 21 0 0 461 0 0 0 0 482
2016 12 0 0 523 1 0 2 0 538
2017 16 0 0 552 1 0 2 0 571
2018 8 0 0 538 0 0 2 0 548
2019 3 0 0 516 0 0 1 0 520
2020 6 0 0 469 0 0 2 0 477
2021 6 0 0 480 0 0 2 0 488
2022 5 0 0 445 0 0 1 0 451
2023 6 0 0 393 0 0 1 0 400
2024 9 0 0 360 0 0 2 0 371

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 Saddle Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 298 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 321 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 303 13.7 22.1 n/a
2000 364 16.3 22.3 n/a
2001 392 18.2 21.5 n/a
2002 440 24.3 18.1 89.1
2003 440 24.3 18.1 89.1
2004 465 24.0 19.4 91
2005 449 23.2 19.4 79.3
2006 454 21.7 20.9 91.9
2007 460 19.5 23.6 82.2
2008 493 22.0 22.4 84.6
2009 495 22.0 22.5 86.7
2010 509 22.5 22.5 92.1
2011 539 27.3 19.7 92.4
2012 437 21.0 20.7 89
2013 453 22.6 20.0 99.3
2014 472 n/a n/a 88.6
2015 482 26.0 18.5 90.9
2016 538 24.0 22.4 64.1
2017 571 28.9 19.7 31.9
2018 548 29.4 18.6 93.4
2019 520 31.0 16.7 91.9
2020 477 34.9 13.6 95.2
2021 488 31.9 15.2 96.3
2022 451 32.8 13.7 98
2023 400 31.4 12.7 93.5
2024 371 28.9 12.8 92.5

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 Saddle Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 298 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 321 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 303 13.7 22.1 n/a
2000 364 16.3 22.3 n/a
2001 392 18.2 21.5 n/a
2002 440 24.3 18.1 89.1
2003 440 24.3 18.1 89.1
2004 465 24.0 19.4 91
2005 449 23.2 19.4 79.3
2006 454 21.7 20.9 91.9
2007 460 19.5 23.6 82.2
2008 493 22.0 22.4 84.6
2009 495 22.0 22.5 86.7
2010 509 22.5 22.5 92.1
2011 539 27.3 19.7 92.4
2012 437 21.0 20.7 89
2013 453 22.6 20.0 99.3
2014 472 n/a n/a 88.6
2015 482 26.0 18.5 90.9
2016 538 24.0 22.4 64.1
2017 571 28.9 19.7 31.9
2018 548 29.4 18.6 93.4
2019 520 31.0 16.7 91.9
2020 477 34.9 13.6 95.2
2021 488 31.9 15.2 96.3
2022 451 32.8 13.7 98
2023 400 31.4 12.7 93.5
2024 371 28.9 12.8 92.5

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201679.2%0.9%0.0%0.9%84.9%86.8%98.1%83.0%84.9%86.8%
201779.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.4%90.3%96.1%84.5%86.4%90.3%
2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202194.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.9%95.9%100.0%96.9%95.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%95.9%
202287.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.6%89.6%97.9%90.6%89.6%90.6%90.6%90.6%89.6%
202393.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.4%94.4%97.8%93.3%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202494.8%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%98.3%96.6%98.3%96.6%96.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.2%0.2%0.2%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saddle Mountain Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,073 (7.2%) $13,792 (92.8%) $14,866
2020 $977 (8.0%) $11,173 (92.0%) $12,150
2021 $1,262 (7.5%) $15,470 (92.5%) $16,733
2022 $2,403 (10.8%) $19,866 (89.2%) $22,268

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saddle Mountain Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1122nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1075th of 1169 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Mountain Elementary)14.634.2
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)15.818.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Saddle Mountain Elementary)15.925.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Wahluke School District)18.313
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Mountain Elementary)12.320
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)15.517.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Saddle Mountain Elementary)10.824.6
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Wahluke School District)17.717.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Mountain Elementary)25.336
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)24.230.9
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Saddle Mountain Elementary)20.315.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Wahluke School District)15.615.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Saddle Mountain Elementary)16.518.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wahluke School District)16.121.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Saddle Mountain Elementary)17.630.3
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wahluke School District)28.129.3
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Saddle Mountain Elementary)1620.7
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Wahluke School District)22.419.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Saddle Mountain Elementary)16.518.2
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Wahluke School District)16.819.4
 2.5%
   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 Students520400
 23.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic516393
 23.8%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%93.5%
 1.6%

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Students at Saddle Mountain Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Saddle Mountain Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Saddle Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wahluke Junior High
High : Wahluke High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Saddle Mountain Elementary.


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