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#1850 of 2,228 schools in WA

Napavine JR SR High School

High School · Napavine School District · Napavine, WA

A high school in Napavine, WA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 357, Napavine, WA 98565

  • Math 23% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs WA 52% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$14,914
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Napavine JR SR High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 SBA)
School
State
52%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 35 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Napavine 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,616/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Napavine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,125

Median home value

$276,000

Median rent

$1,125/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Napavine School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Napavine JR SR High School is listed in Napavine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Napavine JR SR High School

Napavine JR SR High School is a public high school in Napavine, WA, part of Napavine School District, serving approximately 415 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Napavine JR SR High School

What grades does Napavine JR SR High School serve?

Napavine JR SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Napavine JR SR High School?

Napavine JR SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Napavine JR SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Napavine JR SR High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Napavine JR SR High School rank in WA?

Napavine JR SR High School ranks #1,850 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Napavine JR SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Napavine JR SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Napavine JR SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Napavine JR SR High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Napavine JR SR High School a charter school?

No, Napavine JR SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Napavine JR SR High School a Title I school?

No, Napavine JR SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Napavine JR SR High School?

47.2% of students at Napavine 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
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lewis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 98565)
484
Area median age
33.2
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 98565; 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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