Top Rankings
Nine Mile Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,440 students in Nine Mile Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Nine Mile Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
6 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,440 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nine Mile Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.6%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,951
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,074
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nine Mile Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6169 Highway 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5909 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Nine Mile Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10102 W. Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4010
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4010
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lake Spokane Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4040
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Nine Mile Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
10102 W Charles Rd
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4010
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4010
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Re-engagement School (Nine Mile Falls)
Alternative School
5909 Highway 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,440 students.
What is the rank of Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District is ranked #33 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nine Mile Falls School District?
85% of Nine Mile Falls School District students are White, 8% 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 Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Nine Mile Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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