Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Curlew Elementary & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curlew Elementary & High School's student population of 234 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Curlew Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curlew Elementary & High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1736 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curlew Elementary & High School's ranking?
Curlew Elementary & High School is ranked #1736 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curlew Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Curlew Elementary & High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Curlew Elementary & High School?
234 students attend Curlew Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Curlew Elementary & High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curlew Elementary & High School?
Curlew Elementary & High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curlew Elementary & High School offer ?
Curlew Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Curlew Elementary & High School part of?
Curlew Elementary & High School is part of Curlew School District.
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