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Othello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,712 students in Othello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Othello School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
4,712 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Othello School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 81% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
# American Indian Students
1 Student
14,077 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
4,288 Students
284,936 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
26%
# Black Students
12 Students
52,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
364 Students
529,029 Students
% White Students
8%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
15,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
97,437 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
196
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
341
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
336
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
290
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
350
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
365
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
404
88,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
359
87,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
91,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,961 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 $14,672 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,961
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,672
$19,246
Best Othello School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahitis Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 South 14th Avenue
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Scootney Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 S 14th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9625
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3389
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Othello High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #55.
Lutacaga Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
795 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Grades: PK
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Othello School District?
Othello School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,712 students.
What is the rank of Othello School District?
Othello School District is ranked #259 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Othello School District?
91% of Othello School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Othello School District?
Othello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Othello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,672 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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