Longview School District
School District · Longview, Washington
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,280
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
17
9 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,280
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Longview School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Longview School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Monticello Middle School
Longview · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Olympic Elementary School
Longview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Longview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#135 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,280
$444 vs Washington median
District size
6,378 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Longview School District ranks #135 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Longview School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monticello Middle School (7.6/10), Olympic Elementary School (7.6/10), and Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Longview School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Longview School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Longview School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Olympic Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery High School-achieve | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Mt. Solo Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Mint Valley Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Saint Helens Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Northlake Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Kessler Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Discovery High School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Longview School District
Longview School District is a Longview, Washington school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,378 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $17,280 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Longview School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monticello Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Longview School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Longview School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Longview School District with test data.
Schools in Longview School District
17 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Longview
- Total Enrollment
- 6,378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 361
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Longview School District?
Longview School District has 17 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Longview School District?
The average composite rating for Longview School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Longview School District?
Longview School District spends $17,280 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Longview School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Longview School District is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Longview School District?
Monticello Middle School is the highest-rated school in Longview School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Longview School District?
Across schools in Longview School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Longview School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Longview School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 17 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
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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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