Top Rankings
Shelton 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,527 students in Shelton 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 Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
4,527 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Shelton 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
78%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
# American Indian Students
142 Students
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,853 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
26%
# Black Students
36 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,144 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
124
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
278
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
304
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
476
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
418
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
426
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,750 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,154
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,750
$19,246
Best Shelton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bordeaux Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Shelton High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
937 W Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Grades: 7-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,527 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #264 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton School District?
47% of Shelton School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,750 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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