Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,707 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 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more 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
4,707 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Othello 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 77% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#273 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,288 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
25%
# Black Students
11 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
372 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
8%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
321
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
293
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
374
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
379
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
352
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
384
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
350
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
321
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,688 is less than the state median of $19,607. 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
$14,977
$19,148
Spending / Student
$14,688
$19,607
Best Othello School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Othello High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 8-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
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
Grades: PK
| 234 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Othello School District?
Othello School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,707 students.
What is the rank of Othello School District?
Othello School District is ranked #257 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. 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 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Othello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,688 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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