For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,195 students in Wapato School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wapato School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
11 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,195 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wapato 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 83% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.68
# American Indian Students
575 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
18%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,427 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
26%
# Black Students
12 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
59 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
2%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
296
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
245
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
238
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,803 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,307
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,803
$19,309
Best Wapato School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pace Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S. Wasco Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6138
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Wapato High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 South Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3138
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Rank: #33.
Satus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 S. Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2177
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Wapato Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Kateri Lane
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-2173
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 S Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4180
Grades: 3-5
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
Camas Elementary School
Magnet School
1010 South Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
Simcoe Elementary School
Magnet School
1307 S Camas Avenue
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-5038
Grades: K-2
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Esd 105 Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33 S 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 877-4181
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 877-4181
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Online Academy 6-8
Magnet School
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Online Academy 9-12
Magnet School
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wapato Online Academy K-5
Magnet School
212 W 3rd St
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-4181
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wapato School District?
Wapato School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,195 students.
What is the rank of Wapato School District?
Wapato School District is ranked #296 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapato School District?
76% of Wapato School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wapato School District?
Wapato School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Wapato School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,803 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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