Ephrata School District
School District · Ephrata, Washington
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,853
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#195 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,422
$3,302 vs Washington median
District size
2,853 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
Ephrata School District ranks #195 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Ephrata School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grant Elementary (7.8/10), Ephrata High School (6.0/10), and Columbia Ridge Elementary (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ephrata School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ephrata School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ephrata High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Columbia Ridge Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Parkway School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Ephrata Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ephrata School District
Ephrata School District is a Ephrata, Washington school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,853 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. District-level spending was $14,422 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Ephrata School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ephrata School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ephrata School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ephrata School District with test data.
Schools in Ephrata School District
8 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Ephrata
- Total Enrollment
- 2,853
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- District spending per student
- $14,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ephrata School District?
Ephrata School District has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ephrata School District?
The average composite rating for Ephrata School District is 5.5/10. 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 Ephrata School District?
Ephrata School District's district-level spending was $14,422 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 Ephrata School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ephrata School District is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ephrata School District?
Grant Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ephrata School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ephrata School District?
Across schools in Ephrata School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ephrata School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Ephrata School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
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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