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#1395 of 2,228 schools in WA

Touchet Elem & High School

School · Touchet School District · Touchet, WA

A school in Touchet, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

PO Box 135, Touchet, WA 99360

  • Math 36% vs WA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$24,123
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Touchet Elem & High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
42%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 43 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Touchet Elem & High 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low229/100K

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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

$83,214

Median home value

$492,300

Median rent

$1,068/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.7% 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 Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Touchet School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Touchet Elem & High School is listed in Touchet School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Touchet Elem & High School

Touchet Elem & High School is a public school in Touchet, WA, part of Touchet School District, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,395 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Touchet Elem & High School

What grades does Touchet Elem & High School serve?

Touchet Elem & High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Touchet Elem & High School?

Touchet Elem & High School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Touchet Elem & High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Touchet Elem & High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Touchet Elem & High School rank in WA?

Touchet Elem & High School ranks #1,395 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Touchet Elem & High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Touchet Elem & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Touchet Elem & High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Touchet Elem & High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Touchet Elem & High School a charter school?

No, Touchet Elem & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Touchet Elem & High School a Title I school?

No, Touchet Elem & High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Touchet Elem & High School?

59.9% of students at Touchet Elem & High 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Walla Walla County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
Area population (ZIP 99360)
1,299
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
41.4
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 99360; 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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