For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,769 students in La Center 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 La Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,769 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
La Center School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
26%
# Black Students
14 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,463 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
83%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
140
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,458 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,500
$18,857
Spending / Student
$33,458
$19,309
Best La Center School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
La Center Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Center School District?
La Center School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,769 students.
What is the rank of La Center School District?
La Center School District is ranked #136 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 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 La Center School District?
83% of La Center School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Center School District?
La Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is La Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,458 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
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