Wilbur School District

202 Pope St
Wilbur, WA 99185-1090
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wilbur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in Wilbur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wilbur School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
217 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Wilbur 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#71 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wilbur   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilbur   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilbur   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
49%
≥80%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wilbur   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.68
# American Indian Students
19 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
158 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
73%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
25
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,636 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,097 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wilbur   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wilbur   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,636
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wilbur   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,097
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wilbur   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilbur School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 Pope Street
Wilbur, WA 99185
(509) 647-5892
Grades: K-6
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 Pope Street
Wilbur, WA 99185
(509) 647-5602
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilbur School District?
Wilbur School District manages 2 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of Wilbur School District?
Wilbur School District is ranked #93 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilbur School District?
73% of Wilbur School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilbur School District?
Wilbur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Wilbur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,097 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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