Very Good
#514 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 23% in state
Bess Herian Elementary
Elementary School · Cusick School District · Cusick, WA
A Cusick School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
305 MONUMENTAL WAY, Cusick, WA 99119
- Math 28% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bess Herian Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bess Herian Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,132
Median home value
$302,100
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home PrideEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cusick School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bess Herian Elementary is listed in Cusick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bess Herian Elementary
Bess Herian Elementary is a public elementary school in Cusick, WA, part of Cusick School District, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bess Herian Elementary
What grades does Bess Herian Elementary serve?
Bess Herian Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bess Herian Elementary?
Bess Herian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Herian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Herian Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bess Herian Elementary rank in WA?
Bess Herian Elementary ranks #514 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Bess Herian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bess Herian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bess Herian Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bess Herian Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bess Herian Elementary a charter school?
No, Bess Herian Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bess Herian Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bess Herian Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bess Herian Elementary?
79.2% of students at Bess Herian Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pend Oreille County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (509) 445-0361
- Area population (ZIP 99119)
- 1,465
- Area median age
- 59.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99119; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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