Vashon Island School District

9309 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070-3105
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Vashon Island 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,468 students in Vashon Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Vashon Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,468 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vashon Island School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 89% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#21 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

67%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

76%
49%
89%
83.8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
32.8%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.69

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2007–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
15%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2006–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
73%
47%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,903 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,238 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$23,221 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$30 MM
$23,150 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,903
$21,173

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,238
$21,108

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Vashon Island School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vashon Island High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mcmurray Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9329 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9168
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Chautauqua Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9309 Sw Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Student Link
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Family Link
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,468 students.
What is the rank of Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District is ranked #21 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vashon Island School District?
73% of Vashon Island School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vashon Island School District?
Vashon Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Vashon Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,238 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in WA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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