Top Rankings
Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,831 students in Richland 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 Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
22 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
13,831 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
701 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Richland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 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 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
# American Indian Students
50 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
500 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
2,914 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
25%
# Black Students
211 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
9,359 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
68%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
758 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
268
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
959
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
896
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,017
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
974
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,065
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,033
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,077
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,085
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,087
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,197
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,117
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
955
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,101
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,018 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$234 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,909
$19,040
Spending / Student
$17,018
$19,496
Best Richland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Hanford High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #99.
Richland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Grades: 8-12
| 2,064 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1111.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: 6-12
| 215 students
Rank: #1212.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1313.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1414.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1515.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1616.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1919.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Grades: PK
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 22 public schools serving 13,831 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #55 out of 307 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
68% of Richland School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,018 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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