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Deer Park School District

School District · Deer Park, Washington

Students: 2,777
Teachers (FTE): 152
Estimated Scores: 33%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,777

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#125 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,402

$4,322 vs Washington median

District size

2,777 students

Larger than Washington median

The short answer

Deer Park School District ranks #125 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Deer Park School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Deer Park Middle School (6.8/10), Deer Park High School (5.9/10), and Arcadia Elementary (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Arcadia Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Deer Park School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Deer Park School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Deer Park Middle School6.8 / 10
2Deer Park High School5.9 / 10
3Arcadia Elementary5.6 / 10
4Deer Park Home Link Program5.5 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Deer Park School District

Deer Park School District is a Deer Park, Washington school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,777 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. District-level spending was $13,402 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Deer Park School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Deer Park Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Deer Park School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Deer Park School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Park School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Deer Park
Total Enrollment
2,777
Teachers (FTE)
152
District spending per student
$13,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Deer Park School District?

Deer Park School District has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Deer Park School District?

The average composite rating for Deer Park School District is 6.2/10. 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 Deer Park School District?

Deer Park School District's district-level spending was $13,402 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 Deer Park School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Park School District is 18.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Deer Park School District?

Deer Park Middle School is the highest-rated school in Deer Park School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Deer Park School District?

Across schools in Deer Park School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Deer Park School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Deer Park School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
40.1%
ELA Proficiency
59.3%

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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