Richland School District
School District · West Richland, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
14,305
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
14,305
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Evaluating Richland School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richland School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Orchard Elementary
Richland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marcus Whitman Elementary
Richland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William Wiley Elementary School
West Richland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#110 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,042
$1,682 vs Washington median
District size
14,305 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Richland School District ranks #110 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Richland School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orchard Elementary (8.7/10), Marcus Whitman Elementary (8.6/10), and William Wiley Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Richland School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richland School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Richland School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchard Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Marcus Whitman Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | William Wiley Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | White Bluffs Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Leona Libby Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Jason Lee Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Lewis & Clark Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Badger Mountain Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Richland High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Richland School District
Richland School District is a West Richland, Washington school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 14,305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. District-level spending was $16,042 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Richland School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orchard Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Richland School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.1% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Richland School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richland School District with test data.
Schools in Richland School District
22 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- West Richland
- Total Enrollment
- 14,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 746
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland School District?
Richland School District has 22 schools in total — 11 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 Richland School District?
The average composite rating for Richland School District is 6.3/10. 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 Richland School District?
Richland School District's district-level spending was $16,042 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 Richland School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richland School District is 19.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richland School District?
Orchard Elementary is the highest-rated school in Richland School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Richland School District?
Across schools in Richland School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richland School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Richland School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 22 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
How we rate schools
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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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