Top Rankings
Shelton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,408 students in Shelton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,408 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Shelton School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
# American Indian Students
138 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,678 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
25%
# Black Students
27 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,218 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
50%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
289 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
286
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
235
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
310
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
433
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
460
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
433
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
461
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,617 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 $17,202 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,617
$19,148
Spending / Student
$17,202
$19,607
Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bordeaux Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Shelton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Grades: 8-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Grades: 5-7
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Grades: 7-9
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 1-12
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,408 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #142 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
50% of Shelton School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,202 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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