Top Rankings
Palouse School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 171 students in Palouse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Palouse School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
171 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Palouse School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 306 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
25%
# Black Students
n/a
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
143 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
84%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
13
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,035 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,918 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,035
$19,148
Spending / Student
$20,918
$19,607
Best Palouse School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Palouse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palouse School District?
Palouse School District manages 3 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Palouse School District?
Palouse School District is ranked #160 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palouse School District?
84% of Palouse School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palouse School District?
Palouse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Palouse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,918 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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