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5.0 avg / 10

Ephrata School District

School District · Ephrata, Washington

Students: 2,853
Teachers (FTE): 151
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,422

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#218 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,422

$3,302 vs Washington median

District size

2,853 students

Larger than Washington median

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. The district invests $14,422 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Ephrata School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Ridge Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Ephrata School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 40.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.1%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Washington
City
Ephrata
Total Enrollment
2,853
Teachers (FTE)
151
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ephrata School District?

Ephrata School District spends $14,422 per student per year.

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?

Columbia Ridge Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ephrata School District with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Ephrata School District?

Across schools in Ephrata School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. 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 5.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
40.6%
ELA Proficiency
48.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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