Wenatchee School District
School District · Wenatchee, Washington
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
19
8 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
7,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#148 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,994
$730 vs Washington median
District size
7,089 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Wenatchee School District ranks #148 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Wenatchee School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are John Newbery Elementary (9.2/10), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (8.0/10), and Foothills Middle School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wenatchee School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wenatchee School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wenatchee School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Newbery Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Foothills Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Mission View Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Orchard Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sunnyslope Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Wenatchee High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Open Doors Re-Engagement | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Valley Online Academy | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wenatchee School District
Wenatchee School District is a Wenatchee, Washington school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 7,089 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $16,994 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Wenatchee School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John Newbery Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wenatchee School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wenatchee School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wenatchee School District with test data.
Schools in Wenatchee School District
19 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Wenatchee
- Total Enrollment
- 7,089
- Teachers (FTE)
- 443
- District spending per student
- $16,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District has 19 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wenatchee School District?
The average composite rating for Wenatchee 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 district spending per student in Wenatchee School District?
Wenatchee School District's district-level spending was $16,994 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 Wenatchee School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wenatchee School District is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wenatchee School District?
John Newbery Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wenatchee School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wenatchee School District?
Across schools in Wenatchee School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wenatchee School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Wenatchee School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 19 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
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
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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