Top Rankings
Cusick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 392 students in Cusick 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 Cusick School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
392 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cusick 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 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.8%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
9%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
17%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,472 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,964 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,472
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,964
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cusick School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalispel Language Immersion School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Gr: K-8
Rank: #22.
Bess Herian Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-0361
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-0361
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Home Pride
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cusick School District?
Cusick School District manages 4 public schools serving 392 students.
What is the rank of Cusick School District?
Cusick School District is ranked #264 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cusick School District?
55% of Cusick School District students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cusick School District?
Cusick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Cusick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,964 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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