Very Good
#567 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
North River School
School · North River School District · Cosmopolis, WA
A school in Cosmopolis, WA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2867 North River Rd, Cosmopolis, WA 98537
- Math 21% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North River School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
86.9%
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 North River 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low240/100K
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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
$74,421
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98537; 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.
North River School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North River School is listed in North River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North River School
North River School is a public school in Cosmopolis, WA, part of North River School District, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North River School
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 #567 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is North River School's MySchoolScout rating?
North River 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 North River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North River School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pacific County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.5%
- Phone
- (360) 532-3079
- Area population (ZIP 98537)
- 2,902
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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