Serving 806 students in grades 3-5, Selah Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selah Intermediate School serves the entire district of Selah, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 350.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selah Intermediate School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
806 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Selah Intermediate 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 Selah Intermediate School is 0.54, 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
#1215 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selah Intermediate School's ranking?
Selah Intermediate School is ranked #1215 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Selah Intermediate School?
806 students attend Selah Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Selah Intermediate School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selah Intermediate School?
Selah Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selah Intermediate School offer ?
Selah Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selah Intermediate School part of?
Selah Intermediate School is part of Selah School District.
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