Top Rankings
South Bend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,102 students in South Bend School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in South Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
7 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,102 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bend 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.1%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
5%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,610
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,691
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Bend School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 1st St.
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
South Bend High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Mike Morris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5615
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
304 S. Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 203-5858
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific County Jail
Alternative School
500 East 1st St
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
304 S Adams Street
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 639-5884
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bend School District?
South Bend School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,102 students.
What is the rank of South Bend School District?
South Bend School District is ranked #215 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend School District?
49% of South Bend School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bend School District?
South Bend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is South Bend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 49% over four school years.
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