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#1015 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 46% in state

Waterville High School

High School · Waterville School District · Waterville, WA

A high school in Waterville, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 490, Waterville, WA 98858

  • Math 38% vs WA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$23,931
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Students at Waterville High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 SBA)
School
State
37%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

54.7%

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 Waterville 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average448/100K

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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

$76,667

Median home value

$241,100

Median rent

$981/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 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.

Waterville School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Waterville High School

Waterville High School is a public high school in Waterville, WA, part of Waterville School District, serving approximately 150 students in grades 5th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,015 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waterville High School

What grades does Waterville High School serve?

Waterville High School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Waterville High School?

Waterville High School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterville High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waterville High School rank in WA?

Waterville High School ranks #1,015 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Waterville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waterville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Waterville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Waterville High School a charter school?

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

Is Waterville High School a Title I school?

No, Waterville High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

54.7% of students at Waterville 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
5th – 12th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%
Area population (ZIP 98858)
1,851
Area median age
52.7
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 98858; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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