Selkirk School District

219 Park St
Metaline Falls, WA 99153-0129
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Selkirk 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 241 students in Selkirk 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 Selkirk School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
241 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Selkirk School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#28 out of 306 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Selkirk   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
55-59%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selkirk   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selkirk   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Selkirk   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
25%
# Black Students
n/a
50,542 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
206 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
86%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
7
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
24
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,846 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,963 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Selkirk   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Selkirk   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,846
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Selkirk   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,963
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Selkirk   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Selkirk School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Selkirk High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District manages 3 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District is ranked #37 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selkirk School District?
86% of Selkirk School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Selkirk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,963 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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