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Kettle Falls School District

School District · Kettle Falls, Washington

Students: 1,128
Teachers (FTE): 59

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,128

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#217 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,188

$3,536 vs Washington median

District size

1,128 students

Smaller than Washington median

The short answer

Kettle Falls School District ranks #217 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Kettle Falls School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kettle Falls Elementary School (7.6/10), Kettle Falls High School (5.5/10), and Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Kettle Falls Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kettle Falls School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kettle Falls School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Kettle Falls Elementary School7.6 / 10
2Kettle Falls High School5.5 / 10
3Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls3.5 / 10
4Kettle Falls Middle School3.3 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kettle Falls School District

Kettle Falls School District is a Kettle Falls, Washington school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. District-level spending was $14,188 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Kettle Falls Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Kettle Falls School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.9%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Washington
City
Kettle Falls
Total Enrollment
1,128
Teachers (FTE)
59
District spending per student
$14,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kettle Falls School District?

Kettle Falls School District has 5 schools in total — 1 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 Kettle Falls School District?

The average composite rating for Kettle Falls 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 district spending per student in Kettle Falls School District?

Kettle Falls School District's district-level spending was $14,188 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 Kettle Falls School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kettle Falls School District is 19.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kettle Falls School District?

Kettle Falls Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kettle Falls School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Kettle Falls School District?

Across schools in Kettle Falls School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kettle Falls School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Kettle Falls School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 5 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
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
36.9%
ELA Proficiency
54.9%

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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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