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#916 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 41% in state
Thorp Elem & JR SR High
School · Thorp School District · Thorp, WA
A school in Thorp, WA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 150 10831 N Thorp Hwy, Thorp, WA 98946
- Math 22% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Thorp Elem & JR SR High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thorp Elem & JR SR High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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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
$120,250
Median home value
$445,500
Median rent
$1,544/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98946; 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.
Thorp School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thorp Elem & JR SR High is listed in Thorp School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thorp Elem & JR SR High
Thorp Elem & JR SR High is a public school in Thorp, WA, part of Thorp School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thorp Elem & JR SR High
What grades does Thorp Elem & JR SR High serve?
Thorp Elem & JR SR High serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Thorp Elem & JR SR High?
Thorp Elem & JR SR High has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp Elem & JR SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorp Elem & JR SR High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thorp Elem & JR SR High rank in WA?
Thorp Elem & JR SR High ranks #916 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Thorp Elem & JR SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Thorp Elem & JR SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Thorp Elem & JR SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorp Elem & JR SR High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thorp Elem & JR SR High a charter school?
No, Thorp Elem & JR SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thorp Elem & JR SR High a Title I school?
No, Thorp Elem & JR SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorp Elem & JR SR High?
50.2% of students at Thorp Elem & JR SR High 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kittitas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (509) 964-2107
- Area population (ZIP 98946)
- 303
- Area median age
- 53.3
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 98946; 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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