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Inchelium 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 191 students in Inchelium School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Inchelium School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
191 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Inchelium 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 40-59% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
% American Indian
71%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,796 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,393 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,796
$18,796
Spending / Student
$30,393
$19,246
Best Inchelium School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inchelium High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Inchelium Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Inchelium Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 Hornet Avenue
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Inchelium, WA 99138
(509) 722-6181
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Inchelium School District?
Inchelium School District manages 3 public schools serving 191 students.
What is the rank of Inchelium School District?
Inchelium School District is ranked #298 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Inchelium School District?
71% of Inchelium School District students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Inchelium School District?
Inchelium School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Inchelium School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,393 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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