Serving 128 students in grades 5-12, Trout Lake 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trout Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Trout Lake School's student population of 128 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trout Lake 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 Trout Lake School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trout Lake School's ranking?
Trout Lake School is ranked #1350 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trout Lake School?
The graduation rate of Trout Lake School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Trout Lake School?
128 students attend Trout Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Trout Lake School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trout Lake School?
Trout Lake School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Trout Lake School offer ?
Trout Lake School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trout Lake School part of?
Trout Lake School is part of Trout Lake School District.
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