Ritzville School District
School District · Ritzville, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,296
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Ritzville School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ritzville 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.
Ritzville Grade School
Ritzville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ritzville High School
Ritzville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
Lind · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#101 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,296
+$572 vs Washington median
District size
406 students
Smaller than Washington median
The short answer
Ritzville School District ranks #101 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Ritzville School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ritzville Grade School (8.5/10), Ritzville High School (6.5/10), and Lind Ritzville Middle School (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ritzville School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ritzville School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritzville Grade School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ritzville High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Lind Ritzville Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ritzville School District
Ritzville School District is a Ritzville, Washington school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $18,296 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Ritzville School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ritzville Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ritzville School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ritzville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ritzville School District with test data.
Schools in Ritzville School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Ritzville
- Total Enrollment
- 406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ritzville School District?
Ritzville 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 Ritzville School District?
The average composite rating for Ritzville 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 Ritzville School District?
Ritzville School District spends $18,296 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ritzville School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ritzville School District is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ritzville School District?
Ritzville Grade School is the highest-rated school in Ritzville School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ritzville School District?
Across schools in Ritzville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ritzville School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Ritzville School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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 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
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.4%
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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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