Top Rankings
Shelton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,540 students in Shelton 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 Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
4,540 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Shelton 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 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
# American Indian Students
141 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,785 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
26%
# Black Students
30 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,201 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
49%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
305 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
290
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
311
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
305
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
330
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
437
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
452
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
428
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,702 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,104
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,702
$19,309
Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bordeaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-4
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Shelton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 W Pine St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Grades: 7-8
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Olympic Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Grades: 5-6
| 538 students
Rank: #77.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Detention Center
Magnet School
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,540 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #265 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
49% of Shelton School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,702 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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