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#1364 of 2,228 schools in WA
Curlew Elem & High School
School · Curlew School District · Curlew, WA
A school in Curlew, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 370, Curlew, WA 99118
- Math 34% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Curlew Elem & High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 43 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Curlew Elem & 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,202
Median home value
$306,700
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99118; 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.
Curlew School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Curlew Elem & High School is listed in Curlew School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Curlew Elem & High School
Curlew Elem & High School is a public school in Curlew, WA, part of Curlew School District, serving approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Curlew Elem & High School
What grades does Curlew Elem & High School serve?
Curlew Elem & High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Curlew Elem & High School?
Curlew Elem & High School has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curlew Elem & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curlew Elem & High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Curlew Elem & High School rank in WA?
Curlew Elem & High School ranks #1,364 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Curlew Elem & High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Curlew Elem & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Curlew Elem & High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Curlew Elem & High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Curlew Elem & High School a charter school?
No, Curlew Elem & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Curlew Elem & High School a Title I school?
No, Curlew Elem & High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Curlew Elem & High School?
57.9% of students at Curlew Elem & 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ferry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.7%
- Phone
- (509) 779-4931
- Area population (ZIP 99118)
- 964
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 99118; 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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