Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School's student population of 259 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is 0.32, 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
#905 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is ranked #905 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cle Elum Roslyn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
259 students attend Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School offer ?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School part of?
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School is part of Thorp School District.
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