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Creston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 93 students in Creston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Creston School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
93 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Creston School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
77 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
83%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
12
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
4
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,161 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,699 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,161
$18,796
Spending / Student
$27,699
$19,246
Best Creston School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creston School District?
Creston School District manages 2 public schools serving 93 students.
What is the rank of Creston School District?
Creston School District is ranked #126 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Creston School District?
83% of Creston School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Creston School District?
Creston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Creston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,699 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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