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#1953 of 2,228 schools in WA

Quilcene High and Elementary

School · Quilcene School District · Quilcene, WA

A school in Quilcene, WA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 40, Quilcene, WA 98376

  • Math 42% vs WA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs WA 52% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,140
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Quilcene High and Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
42%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 SBA)
School
State
52%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Quilcene High and Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average624/100K

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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

$59,732

Median home value

$376,400

Median rent

$1,172/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

90%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Quilcene School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Quilcene High and Elementary is listed in Quilcene School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quilcene High and Elementary

Quilcene High and Elementary is a public school in Quilcene, WA, part of Quilcene School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,953 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quilcene High and Elementary

What grades does Quilcene High and Elementary serve?

Quilcene High and Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Quilcene High and Elementary?

Quilcene High and Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quilcene High and Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Quilcene High and Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quilcene High and Elementary rank in WA?

Quilcene High and Elementary ranks #1,953 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Quilcene High and Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Quilcene High and Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Quilcene High and Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quilcene High and Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Quilcene High and Elementary a charter school?

No, Quilcene High and Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Quilcene High and Elementary a Title I school?

No, Quilcene High and Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quilcene High and Elementary?

71.1% of students at Quilcene High and Elementary 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
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
Area population (ZIP 98376)
2,018
Area median age
60
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 98376; 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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