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Pasco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 18,913 students in Pasco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Pasco School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
31 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
18,913 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
1,068 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pasco 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 77% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Graduation Rate
77%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.7%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
75%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,163 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$350 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$344 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,508
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,163
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pasco School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2515 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 546-2688
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Edwin Markham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4031 Elm Road
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6748
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
James Mcgee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N Horizon Drive
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6583
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Ray Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9507 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Chiawana Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8125 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6786
Gr: 8-12 | 3,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Columbia River Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9011 Burns Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
New Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Argent Rd
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6796
Gr: 6-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Road 40
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6794
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Pasco Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 N 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-5581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Internet Pasco Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 N Road 88
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6765
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Road 84
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6798
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
616 N Wehe Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6750
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Ellen Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Sheppard St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6742
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Pasco Innovative Experiences And E-learning
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 W Lewis St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Marie Curie Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N California
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7817
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 W Octave St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6792
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1215 W Lewis
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6703
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6703
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1315 N 7th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6700
Gr: PK | 318 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Soar To Success
Alternative School
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pasco School District?
Pasco School District manages 31 public schools serving 18,913 students.
What is the rank of Pasco School District?
Pasco School District is ranked #262 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pasco School District?
75% of Pasco School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pasco School District?
Pasco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Pasco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,163 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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