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#2159 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pacific Crest Online Academy
School · Richland School District · West Richland, WA
A Richland School District school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6972 Keene Road, West Richland, WA 99353
- Math 7% vs WA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pacific Crest Online Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 13% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 14 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pacific Crest Online Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Richland), 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
$120,396
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers Home LinkEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Special ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 28 | 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.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Crest Online Academy is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Crest Online Academy
Pacific Crest Online Academy is a public school in West Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Crest Online Academy
What grades does Pacific Crest Online Academy serve?
Pacific Crest Online Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Pacific Crest Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Online Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Crest Online Academy rank in WA?
Pacific Crest Online Academy ranks #2,159 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pacific Crest Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Crest Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Pacific Crest Online Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Crest Online Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Pacific Crest Online Academy a charter school?
No, Pacific Crest Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Crest Online Academy a Title I school?
No, Pacific Crest Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Crest Online Academy?
54.8% of students at Pacific Crest Online Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (509) 967-6245
- Area population (ZIP 99353)
- 18,702
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 99353; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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