For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Curlew School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Curlew School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
292 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Curlew 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 30-39% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)30-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
71%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,938 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,962
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,938
$19,344
Best Curlew School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Curlew Elementary & High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 Curlew School Rd
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth Reengagement
Alternative School
3 Campus Drive
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Curlew, WA 99118
(509) 779-4931
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Curlew School District?
Curlew School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Curlew School District?
Curlew School District is ranked #244 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Curlew School District?
71% of Curlew School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Curlew School District?
Curlew School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Curlew School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,938 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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