Top Rankings
Vashon Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,539 students in Vashon Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Vashon Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
5 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Vashon Island School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
205 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
26%
# Black Students
8 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,127 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
73%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
83
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,882 is higher 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 $17,847 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,882
$18,857
Spending / Student
$17,847
$19,309
Best Vashon Island School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vashon Island High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Chautauqua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9309 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Mcmurray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9329 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Student Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Family Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,539 students.
What is the rank of Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District is ranked #25 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vashon Island School District?
73% of Vashon Island School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Vashon Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,847 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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