Top Rankings
Kettle Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,128 students in Kettle Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kettle Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
5 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
1,128 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Kettle Falls 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 65-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
# American Indian Students
18 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
26%
# Black Students
20 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
851 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
75%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
53
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,534 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 $13,364 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$20,715 MM

Spending
$15 MM
$21,212 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,534
$18,796

Spending / Student
$13,364
$19,246

Best Kettle Falls School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Kettle Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Kettle Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 E 8th St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6725
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Kettle Falls Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W 105 11th
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6014
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Meyers Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,128 students.
What is the rank of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District is ranked #163 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kettle Falls School District?
75% of Kettle Falls School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kettle Falls School District?
Kettle Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kettle Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,364 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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