Curlew School District
School District · Curlew, Washington
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 high
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 high
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Curlew School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Curlew 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.
Curlew Elem & High School
Curlew · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#82 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,177
+$2,453 vs Washington median
District size
238 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Curlew School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Curlew School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curlew Elem & High School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Curlew School District
Curlew School District is a Curlew, Washington school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 238 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $20,177 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Curlew School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Curlew Elem & High School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Curlew School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Curlew School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Curlew School District with test data.
Schools in Curlew School District
2 schoolsHigh Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Curlew
- Total Enrollment
- 238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- District spending per student
- $20,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Curlew School District?
Curlew School District has 2 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Curlew School District?
The average composite rating for Curlew School District is 6.5/10. 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 Curlew School District?
Curlew School District's district-level spending was $20,177 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 Curlew School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Curlew School District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Curlew School District?
Curlew Elem & High School is the highest-rated school in Curlew School District with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Curlew School District?
Across schools in Curlew School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in WA
Compare Curlew School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Seattle School District No. 1 (109)
- Spokane School District (69)
- Tacoma School District (69)
- Lake Washington School District (57)
- Federal Way School District (46)
- Kent School District (46)
- Vancouver School District (45)
- Highline School District (43)
- Northshore School District (40)
- Bethel School District (39)
- Evergreen School District (clark) (39)
- Edmonds School District (38)
- Puyallup School District (37)
- Clover Park School District (33)
- Everett School District (33)
- Kennewick School District (33)
- Central Valley School District (32)
- Renton School District (31)
- Bellevue School District (30)
- Issaquah School District (30)
- Pasco School District (29)
- Yakima School District (29)
- Auburn School District (26)
- Bellingham School District (25)
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.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.