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Ritzville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 415 students in Ritzville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ritzville School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
415 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ritzville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,949 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,029
$18,891
Spending / Student
$13,949
$19,344
Best Ritzville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ritzville Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E 6th Ave.
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-0232
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ritzville School District?
Ritzville School District manages 3 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Ritzville School District?
Ritzville School District is ranked #79 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ritzville School District?
81% of Ritzville School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ritzville School District?
Ritzville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ritzville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,949 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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