Walla Walla Public Schools School District
School District · Walla Walla, Washington
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
15
6 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#50 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,029
$695 vs Washington median
District size
5,534 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Walla Walla Public Schools
Walla Walla Public Schools is a Walla Walla, Washington school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 5,534 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $17,029 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Walla Walla Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sharpstein Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Walla Walla Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walla Walla Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Walla Walla Public Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Walla Walla
- Total Enrollment
- 5,534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 325
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Walla Walla Public Schools has 15 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walla Walla Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Walla Walla Public Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Walla Walla Public Schools spends $17,029 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walla Walla Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walla Walla Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Sharpstein Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Walla Walla Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Across schools in Walla Walla Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walla Walla Public Schools compare to other districts in Washington?
Walla Walla Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 15 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in WA
Compare Walla Walla Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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