Mount Adams School District

621 Signal Peak Rd
White Swan, WA 98952-0578
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Mount Adams School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Mount Adams School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
889 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Mount Adams 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 50-54% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#306 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Mount Adams   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Adams   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Adams   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
49%
50-54%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Mount Adams   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.68
# American Indian Students
449 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
51%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
368 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
31 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
3%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
15
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
60
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,874 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,971 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Mount Adams   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Mount Adams   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$43,874
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Mount Adams   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$38,971
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Mount Adams   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mount Adams School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Swan High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
(509) 874-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
541 Signal Peak Road
White Swan, WA 98952
(509) 874-2324
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Harrah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3851 Harrah Road
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District manages 3 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District is ranked #306 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Adams School District?
51% of Mount Adams School District students are American Indian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Adams School District?
Mount Adams School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Mount Adams School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,971 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links