Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Curlew Elementary & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curlew Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Curlew Elementary & High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curlew Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curlew Elementary & High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1806 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curlew Elementary & High School's ranking?
Curlew Elementary & High School is ranked #1806 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curlew Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Curlew Elementary & High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Curlew Elementary & High School?
190 students attend Curlew Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Curlew Elementary & High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curlew Elementary & High School?
Curlew Elementary & High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Curlew Elementary & High School offer ?
Curlew Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curlew Elementary & High School part of?
Curlew Elementary & High School is part of Curlew School District.
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