Top Rankings
Wishram School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 91 students in Wishram School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Wishram School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,552 Schools
# Students
91 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wishram 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 PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)77.6%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
31%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
27%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
39%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,549 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,747 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$23,221 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$23,150 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,549
$21,173
Spending / Student
$33,747
$21,108
Best Wishram School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wishram School District?
Wishram School District manages 1 public schools serving 91 students.
What is the rank of Wishram School District?
Wishram School District is ranked #295 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wishram School District?
39% of Wishram School District students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wishram School District?
Wishram School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Wishram School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,747 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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