Top Rankings
North Franklin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,037 students in North Franklin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Franklin School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
2,037 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Franklin 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,482 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
26%
# Black Students
3 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
503 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
25%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
157
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
152
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,592 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,028
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,592
$19,309
Best North Franklin School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Franklin Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2021
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Palouse Junction High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N. Chelan
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-1055
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Connell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pepiot Road
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Mesa, WA 99343
(509) 265-4229
Grades: K-6
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Basin City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Bailie Boulevard
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 269-4669
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Connell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W. Clark St
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-4381
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Robert L Olds Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Clark St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-3931
Grades: 7-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connell Preschool
Magnet School
110 N. Chelan St.
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 234-9218
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crcc-open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1301 N Ephrata
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Connell, WA 99326
(509) 543-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,037 students.
What is the rank of North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District is ranked #240 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Franklin School District?
73% of North Franklin School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Franklin School District?
North Franklin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is North Franklin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,592 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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