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#220 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 10% in state

Zillah Intermediate School

Elementary School · Zillah School District · Zillah, WA

An elementary school in Zillah, WA where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

303 Second Avenue, Zillah, WA 98953

  • Math 52% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+23.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$16,489
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Zillah Intermediate School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Zillah Intermediate 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated837/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zillah), 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

$82,689

Median home value

$362,800

Median rent

$1,160/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Worship Center AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–100.5 mi44Compare →
Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–52.3 mi454Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–52.5 mi280Compare →
Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–53.2 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Zillah School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$16,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Zillah Intermediate School

Zillah Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Zillah, WA, part of Zillah School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zillah Intermediate School

What grades does Zillah Intermediate School serve?

Zillah Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Zillah Intermediate School?

Zillah Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zillah Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zillah Intermediate School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zillah Intermediate School rank in WA?

Zillah Intermediate School ranks #220 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Zillah Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zillah Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Zillah Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zillah Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Zillah Intermediate School a charter school?

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

Is Zillah Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Zillah Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zillah Intermediate School?

77.6% of students at Zillah Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 98953)
6,815
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
36.3
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 98953; 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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