Top Rankings
Methow Valley 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 756 students in Methow Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Methow Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
756 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Methow Valley 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
635 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
84%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
58
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,303 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 $16,411 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,303
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,411
$19,309
Best Methow Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Educational Experience
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Methow Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District is ranked #122 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. 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 Methow Valley School District?
84% of Methow Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Methow Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,411 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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