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Methow Valley School District

18 Twin Lakes Rd
Winthrop, WA 98862-9713
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 772 students in Methow 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 Methow Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
772 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Methow Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#122 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
40%
52%
53%
50-54%
49%
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
84%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,071 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,944
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,071
$19,246

Best Methow Valley School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Educational Experience
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Methow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District is ranked #121 out of 306 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Methow Valley School District?
84% of Methow Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Methow Valley School District?
Methow Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Methow Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,071 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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