D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 02 🏫 Elementary
📍 1181 Thompson Rd, Cowiche, WA 98923
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 37% · Math 42% proficient · 19th percentile in Washington
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
281
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%19/100reading 11th percentile, math 27th percentile among Washington elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−22 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%47%reading -3 pts, math +11 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%47%reading -5 pts, math +9 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1181 Thompson Rd
City Cowiche
ZIP Code 98923
District 5303510
NCES School ID 530351000518
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98923

Understanding the community around Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,625
Per Capita Income $39,821
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 77.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $224,000
Median Rent $916
Owner-Occupied 35.7%
Renter-Occupied 64.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 72.2%
White 26.3%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 281
Teachers (FTE) 17.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary has 281 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary serve?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 02 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary receive per student?
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary receives $16,726 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary in 98923 ▼
Avg Home Value
$368,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,089
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
64.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026