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Sultan School District

School District · Sultan, Washington

Students: 2,069
Teachers (FTE): 121

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

8

2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,069

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#218 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,674

$50 vs Washington median

District size

2,069 students

Typical than Washington median

The short answer

Sultan School District ranks #218 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Sultan School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sultan Senior High School (7.2/10), Gold Bar Elementary (6.0/10), and Sultan Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Gold Bar Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sultan School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Sultan School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Sultan Senior High School7.2 / 10
2Gold Bar Elementary6.0 / 10
3Sultan Elementary School5.7 / 10
4Sultan Virtual Academy4.3 / 10
5Sultan Middle School3.5 / 10
6Sky Valley Options3.0 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sultan School District

Sultan School District is a Sultan, Washington school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,069 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $17,674 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Sultan School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sultan Senior High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Sultan School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sultan School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency56.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sultan School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Sultan
Total Enrollment
2,069
Teachers (FTE)
121
District spending per student
$17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sultan School District?

Sultan School District has 8 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sultan School District?

The average composite rating for Sultan School District is 5.0/10. 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 Sultan School District?

Sultan School District's district-level spending was $17,674 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 Sultan School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sultan School District is 17.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sultan School District?

Sultan Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Sultan School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Sultan School District?

Across schools in Sultan School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sultan School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Sultan School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 8 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
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
41.5%
ELA Proficiency
56.8%

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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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