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6.3 avg / 10

Wahluke School District

School District · Mattawa, Washington

Students: 2,483
Teachers (FTE): 143
Estimated Scores: 29%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,002

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#106 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,002

+$1,278 vs Washington median

District size

2,483 students

Larger than Washington median

About Wahluke School District

Wahluke School District is a Mattawa, Washington school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,483 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $19,002 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Wahluke School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Saddle Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Wahluke School District students show an average math proficiency of 17.1% and ELA proficiency of 24.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.1%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wahluke School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Mattawa
Total Enrollment
2,483
Teachers (FTE)
143
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wahluke School District?

Wahluke School District has 8 schools in total — 3 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 Wahluke School District?

The average composite rating for Wahluke 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 Wahluke School District?

Wahluke School District spends $19,002 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wahluke School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wahluke School District is 17.4:1.

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

Saddle Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wahluke School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Wahluke School District?

Across schools in Wahluke School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Wahluke School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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 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
17.1%
ELA Proficiency
24.5%

Resources

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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.

Read our full methodology

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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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