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Auburn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 17,857 students in Auburn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Auburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
27 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
17,857 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
1,051 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Auburn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.68
# American Indian Students
202 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,323 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
13%
9%
# Hispanic Students
5,867 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
26%
# Black Students
1,487 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
5,297 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
30%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
995 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,686 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
543
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,332
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,306
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,241
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,322
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,322
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,294
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,223
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,262
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,313
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,453
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,415
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,370
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,461
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,789 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,694 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$353 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$405 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,789
$18,857
Spending / Student
$22,694
$19,309
Best Auburn School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Evergreen Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-7711
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-7711
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Bowman Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4900
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11815 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4740
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4740
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #55.
Lake View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16401 Se 318th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4830
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Evergreen Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5602 S 316th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Terminal Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Auburn Mountainview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28900 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Grades: 9-12
| 1,581 students
Rank: #99.
Ilalko Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29205 132nd Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 630-2441
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 630-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1212.
Alpac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Milwaukee Blvd N
Pacific, WA 98047
(253) 931-4976
Pacific, WA 98047
(253) 931-4976
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Online
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Grades: 1-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1414.
Auburn Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,844 students
Rank: #1515.
Mt Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 804-4555
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1717.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Auburn Way Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4980
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #1818.
Rainier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30620 116th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4843
Grades: 6-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1919.
Cascade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 24th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4995
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #2020.
Lea Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30908 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4982
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4982
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2222.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #2323.
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #2424.
Olympic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
839 21st St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4966
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Opportunity Project
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
special Educational
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Willow Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
13002 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4717
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4717
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Auburn School District?
Auburn School District manages 27 public schools serving 17,857 students.
What is the rank of Auburn School District?
Auburn School District is ranked #195 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn School District?
33% of Auburn School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn School District?
Auburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Auburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,694 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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