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Walla Walla 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 16 public schools serving 5,599 students in Walla Walla School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Walla Walla School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
16 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
5,599 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Walla Walla 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 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
25 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,402 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
26%
# Black Students
58 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,787 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
50%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
121
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
401
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
351
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
348
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
389
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
409
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
384
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
372
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
465
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
507
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
562
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,017 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,124
$18,857
Spending / Student
$25,017
$19,309
Best Walla Walla School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Reser Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3088
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3088
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Walla Walla Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057
Grades: 11-12
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Abbott Rd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #44.
Berney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1917 E Isaacs Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
Garrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #77.
Sharpstein Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Howard St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1010.
Green Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eceap
Magnet School
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
Magnet School
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Grades: PK
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walla Walla Center For Children And Families
Magnet School
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
Magnet School
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walla Walla School District?
Walla Walla School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,599 students.
What is the rank of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District is ranked #198 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 Wallalla School District?
50% of Wallalla School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallalla School District?
Wallalla School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Wallalla School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,017 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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