Toppenish School District
School District · Toppenish, Washington
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,845
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#183 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,015
+$291 vs Washington median
District size
3,845 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Toppenish School District ranks #183 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Toppenish School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View Elementary (7.8/10), Toppenish Middle School (6.2/10), and Kirkwood Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Toppenish School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Toppenish School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Toppenish School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Toppenish Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Kirkwood Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Toppenish High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Computer Academy Toppenish High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Garfield Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Northwest Allprep | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Toppenish School District
Toppenish School District is a Toppenish, Washington school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,845 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. District-level spending was $18,015 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Toppenish School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Toppenish School District students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 31.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Toppenish School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Toppenish School District with test data.
Schools in Toppenish School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Toppenish
- Total Enrollment
- 3,845
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- District spending per student
- $18,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Toppenish School District?
Toppenish School District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Toppenish School District?
The average composite rating for Toppenish School District is 5.6/10. 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 Toppenish School District?
Toppenish School District's district-level spending was $18,015 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 Toppenish School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Toppenish School District is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Toppenish School District?
Valley View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Toppenish School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Toppenish School District?
Across schools in Toppenish School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Toppenish School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Toppenish School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.5%
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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