Top Rankings
Selkirk 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in Selkirk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Selkirk School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (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
3 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
260 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Selkirk 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $22,104 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,431 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,104
$18,796
Spending / Student
$19,431
$19,246
Best Selkirk School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Selkirk Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Metaline Falls, WA 99153
(509) 446-4225
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District manages 3 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District is ranked #57 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Selkirk School District?
82% of Selkirk 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 Selkirk School District?
Selkirk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Selkirk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,431 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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