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Othello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,751 students in Othello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Othello School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
4,751 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Othello 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 81% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,326 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
26%
# Black Students
15 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
367 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
8%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
387
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
335
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
334
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
377
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
346
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
390
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
369
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
347
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
350
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,839 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 $14,552 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,839
$18,857
Spending / Student
$14,552
$19,309
Best Othello School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Othello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #55.
Lutacaga Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Grades: PK
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Othello School District?
Othello School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,751 students.
What is the rank of Othello School District?
Othello School District is ranked #261 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Othello School District?
91% of Othello School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Othello School District?
Othello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Othello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,552 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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