For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,374 students in Centralia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Centralia School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
3,374 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Centralia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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 75% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
# American Indian Students
25 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,372 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
26%
# Black Students
35 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,713 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
51%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
241
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
235
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
273
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,289 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,412 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,289
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,412
$19,246
Best Centralia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 H Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Futurus High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 827-6430
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 827-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Eshom Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7605
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7605
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #44.
Centralia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7619
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7619
Grades: 7-8
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Field Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Fords Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Oakview Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Summa
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
2320 Borst Ave
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7600
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7600
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia School District?
Centralia School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,374 students.
What is the rank of Centralia School District?
Centralia School District is ranked #254 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia School District?
51% of Centralia School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia School District?
Centralia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Centralia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,412 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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