Zillah School District
School District · Zillah, Washington
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Zillah School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Zillah 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.
Hilton Elementary School
Zillah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zillah Intermediate School
Zillah · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zillah Middle School
Zillah · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#25 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,489
$1,235 vs Washington median
District size
1,342 students
Smaller than Washington median
The short answer
Zillah School District ranks #25 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Zillah School District's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hilton Elementary School (9.5/10), Zillah Intermediate School (8.7/10), and Zillah Middle School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Zillah School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Zillah Intermediate School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Zillah Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Zillah High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Zillah School District
Zillah School District is a Zillah, Washington school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,342 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $16,489 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Zillah School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hilton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Zillah School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Zillah School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Zillah School District with test data.
Schools in Zillah School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Zillah
- Total Enrollment
- 1,342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zillah School District?
Zillah School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Zillah School District?
The average composite rating for Zillah School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Zillah School District?
Zillah School District spends $16,489 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Zillah School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Zillah School District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Zillah School District?
Hilton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Zillah School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Zillah School District?
Across schools in Zillah School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Zillah School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Zillah School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 4 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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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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