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North River 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 54 students in North River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in North River School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,552 Schools
# Students
54 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North River 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
24%
27%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
59%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,685 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $45,870 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,685
$18,891
Spending / Student
$45,870
$19,344
Best North River School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North River School District?
North River School District manages 1 public schools serving 54 students.
What is the rank of North River School District?
North River School District is ranked #196 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 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 North River School District?
59% of North River School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North River School District?
North River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $45,870 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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