Excellent
#406 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 18% in state
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
High School · Methow Valley School District · Winthrop, WA
A high school in Winthrop, WA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 Twin Lakes Rd., Winthrop, WA 98862
- Math 36% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 39 points since 2015, to 36% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (2024 SBA) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
Based on 6 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Methow Valley Independent Learning Center 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated722/100K
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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
$59,597
Median home value
$694,800
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–10 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Alternative Educational ExperienceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Liberty Bell JR SR HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Methow Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,361NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is listed in Methow Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is a public high school in Winthrop, WA, part of Methow Valley School District, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
What grades does Methow Valley Independent Learning Center serve?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Methow Valley Independent Learning Center rank in WA?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center ranks #406 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Methow Valley Independent Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center has 36% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Methow Valley Independent Learning Center a charter school?
No, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Methow Valley Independent Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Methow Valley Independent Learning Center?
64.1% of students at Methow Valley Independent Learning Center 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Okanogan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (509) 997-8006
- Area population (ZIP 98862)
- 3,089
- Area median age
- 55.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98862; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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