Paterson School District
School District · Paterson, Washington
Avg Rating
9.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
9.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Paterson School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paterson School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paterson Elementary School
Paterson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$20,944
+$3,220 vs Washington median
District size
138 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paterson School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Paterson School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paterson Elementary School | 9.8 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paterson School District
Paterson School District is a Paterson, Washington school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 138 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $20,944 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.8/10, Paterson School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paterson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Paterson School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.8% and ELA proficiency of 69.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Paterson School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paterson School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Paterson
- Total Enrollment
- 138
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paterson School District?
Paterson School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paterson School District?
The average composite rating for Paterson School District is 9.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paterson School District?
Paterson School District spends $20,944 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paterson School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paterson School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paterson School District?
Paterson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Paterson School District with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Paterson School District?
Across schools in Paterson School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 9.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.2%
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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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