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6.3avg / 10

Wapato School District

School District · Wapato, Washington

Students: 3,196
Teachers (FTE): 204
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

3,196

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#113 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,515

+$1,791 vs Washington median

District size

3,196 students

Larger than Washington median

The short answer

Wapato School District ranks #113 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Wapato School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Adams Elementary (6.5/10), Pace Alternative High School (6.4/10), and Wapato Middle School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Satus Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +5.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wapato School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wapato School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Adams Elementary6.5 / 10
2Pace Alternative High School6.4 / 10
3Wapato Middle School6.3 / 10
4Satus Elementary6.3 / 10
5Wapato Online Academy 9-126.3 / 10
6Wapato High School5.2 / 10

See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Wapato School District

Wapato School District is a Wapato, Washington school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,196 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $19,515 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Adams Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Wapato School District students show an average math proficiency of 23.0% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency23.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency32.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Washington
City
Wapato
Total Enrollment
3,196
Teachers (FTE)
204
District spending per student
$19,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wapato School District?

Wapato School District has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wapato School District?

The average composite rating for Wapato 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 district spending per student in Wapato School District?

Wapato School District's district-level spending was $19,515 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 Wapato School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wapato School District is 15.7:1.

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

Adams Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wapato School District with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Wapato School District?

Across schools in Wapato School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Wapato School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 10 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
23.0%
ELA Proficiency
32.5%

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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