For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 146 students in Waitsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Waitsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
146 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waitsburg 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
88%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,075 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,418 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,075
$18,796
Spending / Student
$32,418
$19,246
Best Waitsburg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Preston Hall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waitsburg School District?
Waitsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 146 students.
What is the rank of Waitsburg School District?
Waitsburg School District is ranked #141 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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 Waitsburg School District?
88% of Waitsburg School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waitsburg School District?
Waitsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Waitsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,418 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
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