Onalaska School District
School District · Onalaska, Washington
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Onalaska School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Onalaska School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Onalaska Elementary School
Onalaska · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Onalaska Middle School
Onalaska · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Onalaska High School
Onalaska · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#58 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,970
$1,754 vs Washington median
District size
891 students
Smaller than Washington median
The short answer
Onalaska School District ranks #58 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Onalaska School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Onalaska Elementary School (7.9/10), Onalaska Middle School (7.0/10), and Onalaska High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Onalaska School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onalaska Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Onalaska Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Onalaska High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Onalaska School District
Onalaska School District is a Onalaska, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 891 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $15,970 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Onalaska School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Onalaska Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Onalaska School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Onalaska School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Onalaska School District with test data.
Schools in Onalaska School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Onalaska
- Total Enrollment
- 891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Onalaska School District?
The average composite rating for Onalaska School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Onalaska School District?
Onalaska School District spends $15,970 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Onalaska School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Onalaska School District is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Onalaska School District?
Onalaska Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Onalaska School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Onalaska School District?
Across schools in Onalaska School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Onalaska School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Onalaska School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
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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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