Richland School District
School District · West Richland, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#111 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
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. The district invests $16,042 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Richland School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marcus Whitman Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Richland School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- West Richland
- Total Enrollment
- 14,305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 746
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Richland School District?
Richland School District spends $16,042 per student per year.
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?
Marcus Whitman Elementary is the highest-rated school in Richland School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Richland School District?
Across schools in Richland School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. 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 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
Resources
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.
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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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