Manson School District

135 S. Hill Street
Manson, WA 98831-9668
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 637 students in Manson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Manson School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
637 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manson 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#213 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
41%
39%
53%
35-39%
49%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%
(2022-23)
28.8%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
65%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
33%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,708
$18,889
Spending / Student
$18,159
$19,341

Best Manson School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Totem Pole Rd
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Manson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Totem Pole Road
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9502
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Manson Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Totem Pole Rd
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-9585
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
100 S Hill Street
Manson, WA 98831
(509) 687-3140
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manson School District?
Manson School District manages 4 public schools serving 637 students.
What is the rank of Manson School District?
Manson School District is ranked #222 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 Manson School District?
65% of Manson School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manson School District?
Manson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Manson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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