Top Rankings
Cusick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 356 students in Cusick 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 Cusick School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
356 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cusick 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
# American Indian Students
59 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
199 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
56%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
29
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,360 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,486
$18,857
Spending / Student
$14,360
$19,309
Best Cusick School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalispel Language Immersion School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
Bess Herian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Home Pride
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cusick School District?
Cusick School District manages 4 public schools serving 356 students.
What is the rank of Cusick School District?
Cusick School District is ranked #261 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cusick School District?
56% of Cusick School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cusick School District?
Cusick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Cusick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,360 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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