Wahluke School District

411 E Saddle Mt Drive
Mattawa, WA 99349-0952
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,455 students in Wahluke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Wahluke School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
2,455 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wahluke 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 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#282 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
41%
28%
53%
24%
49%
85%
84%
(2022-23)
31.3%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
98%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
2%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,754 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,639 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,754
$18,889
Spending / Student
$16,639
$19,341

Best Wahluke School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sentinel Tech Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20140 Rd 24 Sw
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4565
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wahluke High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4477
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wahluke Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4455
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Saddle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Riverview Drive
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-5693
Gr: 1-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Mattawa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Morris Schott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-3877
Gr: 4-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: PK | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: PK | 119 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wahluke School District?
Wahluke School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,455 students.
What is the rank of Wahluke School District?
Wahluke School District is ranked #282 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahluke School District?
98% of Wahluke School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wahluke School District?
Wahluke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wahluke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,639 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Quick Links