For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,092 students in Sultan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Sultan School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
9 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
2,092 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sultan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
64%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,693 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 $15,206 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,693
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,206
$19,246
Best Sultan School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sultan Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Date St.
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9830
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9830
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sultan Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 4th St
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sultan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 4th St
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Sultan Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Turk Drive
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9860
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9860
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Sultan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 High Ave.
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9850
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Gold Bar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Lewis Ave
Gold Bar, WA 98251
(360) 793-9840
Gold Bar, WA 98251
(360) 793-9840
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
13715 310th Ave Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 793-9810
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 793-9810
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Sky Valley Options
Alternative School
13715 310th Ave Se
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9810
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9810
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Services School
Special Education School
514 4th Street
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9801
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sultan School District?
Sultan School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,092 students.
What is the rank of Sultan School District?
Sultan School District is ranked #161 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sultan School District?
64% of Sultan School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sultan School District?
Sultan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Sultan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,206 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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