Richland School District

6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,305 students in Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
23 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
14,305 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
735 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Richland 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#57 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
40%
60%
53%
55%
49%
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
66%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,348 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,454 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$234 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,348
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,454
$19,246

Best Richland School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Leona Libby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
William Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 S Highlands Blvd
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6375
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Hanford High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,958 students
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 714 students
Rank: #77.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Badger Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Elementary Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #99.
Richland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Grades: 9-12
| 2,234 students
Rank: #1010.
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1111.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1212.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1414.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 Fuller St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6325
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1515.
Marcus Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Gray St.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6300
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1616.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1919.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Sunshine Avenue
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6225
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Grades: PK
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,305 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #55 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
66% of Richland School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,454 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 14,305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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