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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,433 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 55% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
85%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,950 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,249
$18,796
Spending / Student
$13,950
$19,246
Best Nine Mile Falls School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
(509) 340-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lake Spokane Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
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
Grades: K-7
| 34 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,433 students.
What is the rank of Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District is ranked #40 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nine Mile Falls School District?
Nine Mile Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $13,950 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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