Centralia School District

2320 Borst Ave
Centralia, WA 98531-0610
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,274 students in Centralia 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 Centralia School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,274 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Centralia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#199 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Centralia   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
39%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centralia   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
52%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centralia   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
82%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Centralia   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
21 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,335 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
25%
# Black Students
35 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,692 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
52%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
244
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
253
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,786 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,883 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Centralia   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$52 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Centralia   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,786
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Centralia   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,883
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Centralia   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Centralia School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
607 H Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7631
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Fords Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7633
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Summa
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7636
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Futurus High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 827-6430
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Centralia High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Eshom Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7605
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #66.
Centralia Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Johnson Road
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7619
Grades: 5-12
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Oakview Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7638
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Field Street
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7641
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
2320 Borst Ave
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 330-7600
Grades: PK
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centralia School District?
Centralia School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,274 students.
What is the rank of Centralia School District?
Centralia School District is ranked #209 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia School District?
52% of Centralia School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Centralia School District?
Centralia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Centralia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,883 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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