Top Rankings
White River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,408 students in White River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in White River School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
4,408 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
White River School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
# American Indian Students
32 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
72 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
600 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
55 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,328 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
75%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
375
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
325
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
338
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
321
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
347
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
330
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,613 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,970
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,613
$19,309
Best White River School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Grades: 1-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkeson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 Railroad Avenue
Wilkeson, WA 98396
(360) 829-3357
Wilkeson, WA 98396
(360) 829-3357
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 489 students
Rank: #55.
White River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #66.
Glacier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Early Learning Center
Magnet School
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Grades: PK-K
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Homeschool
Magnet School
240 N A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
white river special Educational services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White River School District?
White River School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,408 students.
What is the rank of White River School District?
White River School District is ranked #49 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in White River School District?
75% of White River School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 White River School District?
White River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is White River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,613 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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