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Yakima School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 15,553 students in Yakima 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 Yakima School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
29 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
15,553 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
904 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Yakima 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 72% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
# American Indian Students
108 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
12,585 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
26%
# Black Students
131 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,334 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
15%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
296
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,019
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,109
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,072
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,071
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,123
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,130
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,088
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,158
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,199
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,312
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,339
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,265
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,372
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,360 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 $15,812 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$254 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$246 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,360
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,812
$19,309
Best Yakima School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Robertson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2807 W Lincoln Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1600
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Detention Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Nob Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S 34th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1500
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1500
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Whitney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Davis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2500
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,330 students
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 South 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 N 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1700
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1111.
K-8 Learning Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Grades: 1-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1800
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 18th St
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 573-1100
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1515.
Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Douglas Dr
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-5800
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1616.
Yakima Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1717.
Mcclure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 S 13th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1400
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1919.
Stanton Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #2020.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2121.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #2222.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #2323.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5700
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2424.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2525.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 S 9th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Grades: PK
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeview Group Home
Magnet School
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Adult Jail
Magnet School
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1120 S 18th St, Portable A
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yakima School District?
Yakima School District manages 29 public schools serving 15,553 students.
What is the rank of Yakima School District?
Yakima School District is ranked #278 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yakima School District?
81% of Yakima School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yakima School District?
Yakima School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Yakima School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,812 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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