Top Rankings
College Place School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,554 students in College Place 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 College Place School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,554 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
College Place 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 90-94% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
697 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
26%
# Black Students
25 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
754 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
49%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
112
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,917 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,830
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,917
$19,309
Best College Place School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
College Place High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 S. College Avenue
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-4827
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-4827
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
John Sager Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 South College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
College Place Open Doors Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1755 S College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-4827
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-4827
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to College Place School District?
College Place School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,554 students.
What is the rank of College Place School District?
College Place School District is ranked #198 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in College Place School District?
49% of College Place School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of College Place School District?
College Place School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is College Place School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,917 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
