Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 public schools in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District, serving 16 students.
- public school in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District have a diversity score of 0.64, which is equal to the Washington public school average of 0.64.
- The most diverse school in Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District is Whatcom County Detention Center, with 0.72 diversity score. Read more about public school diversity statistics in Washington or national school diversity statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is less than the Washington public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.nwesd.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (360)299-4000 |
| School District Grades Offered | 06 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WA) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 2,435 Schools |
| # of Students | 16 Students | 1,112,435 Students |
| # of Teachers | 4 Teachers | 60,269 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 65% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≥50% | 62% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 15,622 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 6% | 2% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 85,396 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 8% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5 Students | 257,984 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 31% | 23% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 48,441 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 8 Students | 603,896 Students |
| % White Students | 50% | 54% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 12,141 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 88,955 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 8% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 15,754 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 81,110 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 83,006 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 83,225 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 85,737 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 87,520 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 86,815 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 84,097 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 82,192 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1 | 81,964 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 4 | 83,278 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 2 | 82,294 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 3 | 83,363 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 6 | 92,080 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $667,346 is higher than the state average of $15,382. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $340,385 is higher than the state average of $13,509. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WA) |
| Total Revenue | $17 MM | $12 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $667,346 | $15,382 |
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| Spending / Student | $340,385 | $13,509 |
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Northwest Educational Service District 189 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program Alternative School1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360)299-4010
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Pass Program Alternative School2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425)388-7877
Grades: 6-12 | n/a student
- Skagit County Detention Center605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)336-9360
Grades: 8-12 | 9 students
- Whatcom County Detention Center311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)676-6707
Grades: 8-12 | 6 students
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