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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,500 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
4,500 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
White River School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 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
0.43
0.69
# American Indian Students
32 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
75 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
658 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
73 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,324 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
74%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
313 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
148
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
375
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
347
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
329
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
345
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
323
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
324
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,602
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,274
$19,246
Best White River School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary 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
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Ridge Elementary 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
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Wilkeson Elementary 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
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Foothills Elementary 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
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
White River High 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
| 1,351 students
Rank: #66.
Glacier Middle 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
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Grades: PK-K
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White River School District?
White River School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,500 students.
What is the rank of White River School District?
White River School District is ranked #49 out of 306 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?
74% of White River School District students are White, 15% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is White River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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