Selkirk School District

219 Park St
Metaline Falls, WA 99153-0129
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 252 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 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Selkirk School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#48 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
41%
60-64%
53%
60-69%
49%
(21-22)
≥80%
84%
(2022-23)
36.6%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
81%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,806 is higher than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,048 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,806
$18,889
Spending / Student
$20,048
$19,341

Best Selkirk School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District manages 3 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District is ranked #57 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selkirk School District?
81% of Selkirk School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Selkirk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,048 is higher than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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