Top Rankings
Montesano School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,442 students in Montesano School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Montesano School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,442 Students
1,101,913 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
62,271 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montesano School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
76%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,340 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,517
$18,799
Spending / Student
$14,340
$19,250
Best Montesano School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 East Beacon Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Simpson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 West Simpson Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 3-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 7-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montesano School District?
Montesano School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,442 students.
What is the rank of Montesano School District?
Montesano School District is ranked #69 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montesano School District?
76% of Montesano School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montesano School District?
Montesano School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Montesano School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,340 is less than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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