Wahkiakum School District
School District · Cathlamet, Washington
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#23 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,666
+$942 vs Washington median
District size
412 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wahkiakum School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wahkiakum School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wahkiakum High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Julius a Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wahkiakum School District
Wahkiakum School District is a Cathlamet, Washington school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $18,666 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Wahkiakum School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wahkiakum High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Wahkiakum School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wahkiakum School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wahkiakum School District with test data.
Schools in Wahkiakum School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Cathlamet
- Total Enrollment
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wahkiakum School District?
The average composite rating for Wahkiakum School District is 7.3/10. 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 Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum School District's district-level spending was $18,666 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 Wahkiakum School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wahkiakum School District is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wahkiakum School District?
Wahkiakum High School is the highest-rated school in Wahkiakum School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Wahkiakum School District?
Across schools in Wahkiakum School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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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