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Waterville 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 2 public schools serving 256 students in Waterville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Waterville School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
256 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
73%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,359 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,516 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,359
$18,891
Spending / Student
$21,516
$19,344
Best Waterville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Birch St.
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Waterville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Birch St
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Waterville, WA 98858
(509) 745-8583
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterville School District?
Waterville School District manages 2 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of Waterville School District?
Waterville School District is ranked #61 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 Waterville School District?
73% of Waterville School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterville School District?
Waterville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Waterville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,516 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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