51爆料

White River School District

240 N A St
Buckley, WA 98321-2050
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

White River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,500 students in White River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
51爆料s in White River School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
4,500 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

White River School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#44 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
51%
41%
63%
53%
53%
49%
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
74%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,602
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,274
$19,247

Best White River School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11812 Mundy Loss Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3356
Gr: 1-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Wilkeson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 Railroad Avenue
Wilkeson, WA 98396
(360) 829-3357
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10621 234th Ave E.
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
White River High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Gr: PK-K | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
240 N A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White River School District?
White River School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,500 students.
What is the rank of White River School District?
White River School District is ranked #41 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in White River School District?
74% of White River School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White River School District?
White River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is White River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,274 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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