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Willapa Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Willapa Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Willapa Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
369 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willapa Valley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,978 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,832
$18,796
Spending / Student
$20,978
$19,246
Best Willapa Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willapa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
845 Willapa 4th Street
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Willapa Valley Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District is ranked #212 out of 306 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willapa Valley School District?
78% of Willapa Valley School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Willapa Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,978 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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