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Trout Lake School

High School · Trout Lake School District · Trout Lake, WA

A high school in Trout Lake, WA where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 488, Trout Lake, WA 98650

  • Math 21% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs WA 52% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-27.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$20,437
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Trout Lake School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 SBA)
School
State
52%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.1%

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 Trout Lake 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,422

Median home value

$669,500

Median rent

$1,333/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

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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.

Trout Lake School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trout Lake School is listed in Trout Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trout Lake School

Trout Lake School is a public high school in Trout Lake, WA, part of Trout Lake School District, serving approximately 132 students in grades 5th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trout Lake School

What grades does Trout Lake School serve?

Trout Lake School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Trout Lake School?

Trout Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trout Lake School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trout Lake School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trout Lake School rank in WA?

Trout Lake School ranks #1,204 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Trout Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trout Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Trout Lake School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trout Lake School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trout Lake School a charter school?

No, Trout Lake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trout Lake School a Title I school?

No, Trout Lake School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trout Lake School?

31.1% of students at Trout Lake 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Klickitat County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 98650)
1,332
Area median age
44
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 98650; 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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