Yakima School District
School District · Yakima, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
27
14 elem, 4 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,941
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
27
14 elem, 4 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,941
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#93 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,941
+$1,217 vs Washington median
District size
15,545 students
Much larger than Washington median
About Yakima School District
Yakima School District is a Yakima, Washington school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 15,545 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $18,941 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Yakima School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Davis High School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Yakima School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Yakima School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yakima School District with test data.
Schools in Yakima School District
27 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Yakima
- Total Enrollment
- 15,545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 952
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yakima School District?
Yakima School District has 27 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Yakima School District?
The average composite rating for Yakima 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 per-pupil spending in Yakima School District?
Yakima School District spends $18,941 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yakima School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yakima School District is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yakima School District?
Davis High School is the highest-rated school in Yakima School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Yakima School District?
Across schools in Yakima School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.0% 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 Yakima School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Yakima School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 27 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.2%
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
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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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