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Creston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 73 students in Creston 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 Creston School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
73 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Creston School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.4%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
8%
27%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
86%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,315 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $51,890 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,315
$21,173
Spending / Student
$51,890
$21,108
Best Creston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
485 Se E Street
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Creston, WA 99117
(509) 636-2721
Gr: K-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Creston School District?
Creston School District manages 2 public schools serving 73 students.
What is the rank of Creston School District?
Creston School District is ranked #129 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Creston School District?
86% of Creston School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Creston School District?
Creston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Creston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $51,890 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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