Top Rankings
Lopez School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 205 students in Lopez 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 Lopez School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
205 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lopez 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.2%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,434 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,327 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% 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
$38,434
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,327
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lopez School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lopez Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(360) 468-2202
Gr: K-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lopez School District?
Lopez School District manages 3 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Lopez School District?
Lopez School District is ranked #119 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lopez School District?
69% of Lopez School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lopez School District?
Lopez School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lopez School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,327 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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