Pasco School District
School District · Pasco, Washington
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
28
19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
18,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
28
19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
18,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#94 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,151
$573 vs Washington median
District size
18,840 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Pasco School District ranks #94 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Pasco School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Internet Pasco Academy of Learning (9.3/10), Edwin Markham Elementary (8.7/10), and Columbia River Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Pasco School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pasco School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Pasco School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Pasco Academy of Learning | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Edwin Markham Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Columbia River Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | James Mcgee Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Robert Frost Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Three Rivers Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Maya Angelou Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pasco School District
Pasco School District is a Pasco, Washington school district serving 28 schools.The district educates 18,840 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. District-level spending was $17,151 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Pasco School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Internet Pasco Academy of Learning, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Pasco School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pasco School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pasco School District with test data.
Schools in Pasco School District
28 schoolsElementary Schools19
Middle Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Pasco
- Total Enrollment
- 18,840
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,086
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pasco School District?
Pasco School District has 28 schools in total — 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pasco School District?
The average composite rating for Pasco School District is 6.4/10. 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 Pasco School District?
Pasco School District's district-level spending was $17,151 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 Pasco School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pasco School District is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pasco School District?
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning is the highest-rated school in Pasco School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pasco School District?
Across schools in Pasco School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pasco School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Pasco School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 28 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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