Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight's student population of 694 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1306 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight's ranking?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is ranked #1306 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight often compared to?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knightis often viewed alongside schools like Internet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
694 students attend Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight offer ?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight part of?
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight is part of Mary M Knight School District.
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