Very Good
#549 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Creston Jr-sr High School
High School · Creston School District · Creston, WA
A high school in Creston, WA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
485 SE E Street, Creston, WA 99117
- Math 43% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Creston Jr-sr High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
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 Creston Jr-sr High School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated869/100K
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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
$76,667
Median home value
$253,500
Median rent
$543/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Creston School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creston Jr-sr High School is listed in Creston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creston Jr-sr High School
Creston Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Creston, WA, part of Creston School District, serving approximately 48 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creston Jr-sr High School
What grades does Creston Jr-sr High School serve?
Creston Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Creston Jr-sr High School?
Creston Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Jr-sr High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creston Jr-sr High School rank in WA?
Creston Jr-sr High School ranks #549 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Creston Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creston Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Creston Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creston Jr-sr High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Creston Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Creston Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creston Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Creston Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creston Jr-sr High School?
54.2% of students at Creston Jr-sr High School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (509) 636-2721
- Area population (ZIP 99117)
- 578
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 99117; 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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