Waldron Island School

1 School Road
Waldron, WA 98297
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 7 students in grades 1-8, Waldron Island School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waldron Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Waldron Island School's student population of 7 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Waldron Island 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 Waldron Island School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#753 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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≥50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldron Island School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waldron Island School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waldron Island School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Waldron Island School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waldron Island School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waldron Island School's ranking?
Waldron Island School is ranked #753 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Waldron Island School?
7 students attend Waldron Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Waldron Island School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldron Island School?
Waldron Island School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waldron Island School offer ?
Waldron Island School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Waldron Island School part of?
Waldron Island School is part of Orcas Island School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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