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6.3 avg / 10

Fife School District

School District · Milton, Washington

Students: 3,916
Teachers (FTE): 214
Estimated Scores: 17%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,662

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#107 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,662

$62 vs Washington median

District size

3,916 students

Much larger than Washington median

About Fife School District

Fife School District is a Milton, Washington school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,916 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $17,662 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Fife School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fife Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Fife School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fife School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Milton
Total Enrollment
3,916
Teachers (FTE)
214
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fife School District?

Fife School District has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fife School District?

The average composite rating for Fife School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Fife School District spends $17,662 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fife School District?

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

What is the top-rated school in Fife School District?

Fife Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fife School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Fife School District?

Across schools in Fife School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fife School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Fife School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 7 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
36.4%
ELA Proficiency
48.6%

Resources

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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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