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Othello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,654 students in Othello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Othello School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
4,654 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Othello 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 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.9%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
91%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
8%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,148 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,148
$18,889
Spending / Student
$14,855
$19,341
Best Othello School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Gr: K-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Othello High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Othello School District?
Othello School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,654 students.
What is the rank of Othello School District?
Othello School District is ranked #259 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Othello School District?
91% of Othello School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Othello School District?
Othello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Othello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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