Battle Ground School District
School District · Battle Ground, Washington
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
7 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
20
7 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Evaluating Battle Ground School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Battle Ground School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maple Grove Primary
Battle Ground · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Valley Primary
Battle Ground · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yacolt Primary
Yacolt · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#137 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,420
$1,304 vs Washington median
District size
12,421 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Battle Ground School District ranks #137 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Battle Ground School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maple Grove Primary (8.1/10), Pleasant Valley Primary (7.9/10), and Yacolt Primary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Battle Ground School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Battle Ground School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Battle Ground School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Grove Primary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Valley Primary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Yacolt Primary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Daybreak Primary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Glenwood Heights Primary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Captain Strong | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Chief Umtuch Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Tukes Valley Primary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Cam Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Pleasant Valley Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Battle Ground School District
Battle Ground School District is a Battle Ground, Washington school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 12,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $16,420 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Battle Ground School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Grove Primary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Battle Ground School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.1% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Battle Ground School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Battle Ground School District with test data.
Schools in Battle Ground School District
20 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools6
High Schools4
Other Schools3
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Battle Ground
- Total Enrollment
- 12,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 719
- District spending per student
- $16,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Battle Ground School District?
Battle Ground School District has 20 schools in total — 7 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Battle Ground School District?
The average composite rating for Battle Ground School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Battle Ground School District?
Battle Ground School District's district-level spending was $16,420 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Battle Ground School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Battle Ground School District is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Battle Ground School District?
Maple Grove Primary is the highest-rated school in Battle Ground School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Battle Ground School District?
Across schools in Battle Ground School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Battle Ground School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Battle Ground School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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