Wapato School District
School District · Wapato, Washington
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Wapato School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wapato School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pace Alternative High School
Wapato · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Satus Elementary
Wapato · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wapato Middle School
Wapato · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#128 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
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 #128 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Wapato School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pace Alternative High School (7.6/10), Satus Elementary (7.1/10), and Wapato Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 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 (5 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pace Alternative High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Satus Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Wapato Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Adams Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Wapato High School | 4.1 / 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. The district invests $19,515 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Wapato School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pace Alternative High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wapato School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.8% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Wapato School District with test data.
Schools in Wapato School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Wapato
- Total Enrollment
- 3,196
- Teachers (FTE)
- 204
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wapato School District?
Wapato School District spends $19,515 per student per year.
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?
Pace Alternative High School is the highest-rated school in Wapato School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wapato School District?
Across schools in Wapato School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. 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 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.2%
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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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