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6.6 avg / 10

Palouse School District

School District · Palouse, Washington

Students: 178
Teachers (FTE): 17

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,530

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#64 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,530

+$4,806 vs Washington median

District size

178 students

Smaller than Washington median

About Palouse School District

Palouse School District is a Palouse, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $22,530 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Palouse School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Palouse High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Palouse School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.0%
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N/A

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

Schools in Palouse School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Washington
City
Palouse
Total Enrollment
178
Teachers (FTE)
17
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palouse School District?

Palouse 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 Palouse School District?

The average composite rating for Palouse School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Palouse School District spends $22,530 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Palouse School District is 10.5:1.

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

Palouse High School is the highest-rated school in Palouse School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Palouse School District?

Across schools in Palouse School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Palouse School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 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 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
40.6%
ELA Proficiency
65.0%

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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