Brewster School District

520 W Main
Brewster, WA 98812-0097
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Brewster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,001 students in Brewster 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 Brewster School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,001 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brewster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#256 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

28%
49%
92%
83.8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.6%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.69

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
88%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%
% White
10%
47%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,857 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,155 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$23,221 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$20 MM
$23,150 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,857
$21,173

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,155
$21,108

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Brewster School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewster Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W Main
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Brewster High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Brewster Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
422 S 7th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2032
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brewster School District?
Brewster School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,001 students.
What is the rank of Brewster School District?
Brewster School District is ranked #254 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brewster School District?
88% of Brewster School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brewster School District?
Brewster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Brewster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,155 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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