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Public school · North River School District · Cosmopolis, Washington

North River School

North River School rates 7.9 on our ten-point scale and ranks 347 of 2,251 schools in Washington.

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7.9 on a one-to-ten scale.

#347 of 2,251 schools in Washington

The brief

A school in Cosmopolis, WA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 347 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 1 of 1 in North River School District.

North River School is listed in North River School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math35%9 points below the Washington average of 44%29 students tested · 2026 SBA
Reading52%1 point below the Washington average of 53%31 students tested · 2026 SBA
Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2024, reaching 43% in 2026, across a 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.6
25% of the rating
Academics
7.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 98537; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
North River School and the 12 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$74,421
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
86.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does North River School serve?

North River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend North River School?

North River School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North River School?

The student-teacher ratio at North River School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North River School rank in WA?

North River School ranks #347 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is North River School's MySchoolScout rating?

North River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 North River School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North River School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is North River School a charter school?

No, North River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North River School a Title I school?

No, North River School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North River School?

86.9% of students at North River 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
61
Student-teacher ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pacific County
4-year graduation
50%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$36,320
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98537)
2,902
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
41.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.