Cusick School District
School District · Cusick, Washington
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Cusick School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cusick 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.
Bess Herian Elementary
Cusick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cusick JR SR High School
Cusick · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Home Pride
Cusick · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#121 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,989
+$265 vs Washington median
District size
366 students
Smaller than Washington median
The short answer
Cusick School District ranks #121 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Cusick School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bess Herian Elementary (7.7/10), Cusick JR SR High School (5.7/10), and Home Pride (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cusick School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cusick School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bess Herian Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cusick JR SR High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Home Pride | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cusick School District
Cusick School District is a Cusick, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $17,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Cusick School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bess Herian Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Cusick School District students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cusick School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cusick School District with test data.
Schools in Cusick School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Cusick
- Total Enrollment
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cusick School District?
Cusick School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cusick School District?
The average composite rating for Cusick School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cusick School District?
Cusick School District spends $17,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cusick School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cusick School District is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cusick School District?
Bess Herian Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cusick School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Cusick School District?
Across schools in Cusick School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cusick School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Cusick School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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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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