For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,114 students in White Salmon Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in White Salmon Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
1,114 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
White Salmon Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
# American Indian Students
12 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
367 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
26%
# Black Students
5 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
676 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
61%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
60
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,496 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,960 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,496
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,960
$19,309
Best White Salmon Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
Grades: K-3
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Grades: 7-8
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Nw Loop Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 439-4028
Grades: 4-6
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,114 students.
What is the rank of White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District is ranked #124 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 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 White Salmon Valley School District?
61% of White Salmon Valley School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Salmon Valley School District?
White Salmon Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is White Salmon Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,960 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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