Pend Oreille River School

1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades 1-12, Pend Oreille River School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60-79% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pend Oreille River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Pend Oreille River School's student population of 37 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pend Oreille River School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WA)
(18-19)
<50%
50%
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(17-18)
<50%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
76%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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(18-19)
60-79%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pend Oreille River School?
The graduation rate of Pend Oreille River School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pend Oreille River School?
37 students attend Pend Oreille River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pend Oreille River School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pend Oreille River School?
Pend Oreille River School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pend Oreille River School offer ?
Pend Oreille River School offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pend Oreille River School part of?
Pend Oreille River School is part of Newport School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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