Olympia School District
School District · Olympia, Washington
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#154 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,220
$504 vs Washington median
District size
9,556 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Olympia School District
Olympia School District is a Olympia, Washington school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,556 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $17,220 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Olympia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Avanti High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Olympia School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Olympia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Olympia School District with test data.
Schools in Olympia School District
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Olympia
- Total Enrollment
- 9,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 531
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Olympia School District?
Olympia School District has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Olympia School District?
The average composite rating for Olympia School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Olympia School District?
Olympia School District spends $17,220 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Olympia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Olympia School District is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Olympia School District?
Avanti High School is the highest-rated school in Olympia School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Olympia School District?
Across schools in Olympia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Olympia School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Olympia School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 20 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in WA
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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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