For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,138 students in Kalama School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kalama School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,138 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kalama 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
46%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,003 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,011 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,003
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,011
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kalama School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalama High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Kalama Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5207
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5207
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kalama Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalama School District?
Kalama School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,138 students.
What is the rank of Kalama School District?
Kalama School District is ranked #165 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalama School District?
82% of Kalama School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalama School District?
Kalama School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Kalama School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,011 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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