For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,703 students in La Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in La Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
La Center School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 306 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
25%
# Black Students
13 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,441 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
85%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
115
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,755 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,100
$19,148
Spending / Student
$34,755
$19,607
Best La Center School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
La Center Home School Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: 1-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Center School District?
La Center School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of La Center School District?
La Center School District is ranked #107 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center School District?
85% of La Center School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Center School District?
La Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is La Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,755 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
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