Top Rankings
Ephrata 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 8 public schools serving 2,833 students in Ephrata 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 Ephrata School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,833 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ephrata 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.4%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2021. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
45%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
50%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,049 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$54 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,098
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,049
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ephrata School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ephrata Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
384 A St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4659
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4659
Gr: 7-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Parkway School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Parkway Blvd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-9729
Gr: 5-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Ephrata High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 4th Ave Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 H Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-2882
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 3rd Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Gr: PK-1 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
333 4th Ave Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5285
Gr: 10-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ephrata School District?
Ephrata School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,833 students.
What is the rank of Ephrata School District?
Ephrata School District is ranked #141 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata School District?
50% of Ephrata School District students are White, 45% 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 Ephrata School District?
Ephrata School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ephrata School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,049 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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