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La Center School District

725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629-5507
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,826 students in La Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in La Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
4 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
1,826 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Center School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#143 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
40%
51%
53%
43%
49%
80-84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,414 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,016
$18,796
Spending / Student
$32,414
$19,246

Best La Center School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Center School District?
La Center School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,826 students.
What is the rank of La Center School District?
La Center School District is ranked #136 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Center School District?
82% of La Center School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Center School District?
La Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is La Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,414 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 1,826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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