Top Rankings
Colton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Colton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Colton School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
1 School
2,561 Schools
# Students
155 Students
1,101,855 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
62,269 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colton 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
4%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
95%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,542 is higher than the state median of $18,800. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,561 is higher than the state median of $19,251. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,542
$18,800
Spending / Student
$25,561
$19,251
Best Colton School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colton School District?
Colton School District manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of Colton School District?
Colton School District is ranked #98 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colton School District?
95% of Colton School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colton School District?
Colton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Colton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,561 is higher than the state median of $19,251. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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