Waterville School District
School District · Waterville, Washington
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,931
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Waterville School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waterville School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Waterville Elementary
Waterville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waterville High School
Waterville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#17 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,931
+$6,207 vs Washington median
District size
265 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waterville School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Waterville 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 | Waterville Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Waterville High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waterville School District
Waterville School District is a Waterville, Washington school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $23,931 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Waterville School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterville Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Waterville School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waterville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waterville School District with test data.
Schools in Waterville School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Waterville
- Total Enrollment
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterville School District?
Waterville 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 Waterville School District?
The average composite rating for Waterville School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waterville School District?
Waterville School District spends $23,931 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterville School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waterville School District is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waterville School District?
Waterville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Waterville School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Waterville School District?
Across schools in Waterville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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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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