Excellent
#414 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 19% in state
William Wiley Elementary School
Elementary School · Richland School District · West Richland, WA
A Richland School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2820 S Highlands Blvd, West Richland, WA 99353
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Wiley Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Wiley Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Richland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,396
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sky ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Special ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| White Bluffs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Tapteal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland School District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 21
- District spending per student
- $16,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Wiley Elementary School is listed in Richland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Wiley Elementary School
William Wiley Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Richland, WA, part of Richland School District, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Wiley Elementary School
What grades does William Wiley Elementary School serve?
William Wiley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William Wiley Elementary School?
William Wiley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Wiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Wiley Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Wiley Elementary School rank in WA?
William Wiley Elementary School ranks #414 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is William Wiley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Wiley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 William Wiley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Wiley Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Wiley Elementary School a charter school?
No, William Wiley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Wiley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William Wiley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Wiley Elementary School?
29.9% of students at William Wiley Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (509) 967-6375
- Area population (ZIP 99353)
- 18,702
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 99353; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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