Top Rankings
Prosser School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,534 students in Prosser 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 Prosser School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
6 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,534 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prosser 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 92% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.4%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
70%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
26%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,944 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,747 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$63 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,944
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,747
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Prosser School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitstran Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102101 W. Foisy
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 778-4434
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 778-4434
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Prosser High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Prosser Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2008 Miller Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2633
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2633
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Housel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Highland Dr.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1732
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1732
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
832 Park Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2020
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2020
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Prosser Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prosser School District?
Prosser School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,534 students.
What is the rank of Prosser School District?
Prosser School District is ranked #259 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prosser School District?
70% of Prosser School District students are Hispanic, 26% 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 Prosser School District?
Prosser School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Prosser School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,747 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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