For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 students in La Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in La Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Center School District, which is ranked within the top 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
82%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,467 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,041
$18,891
Spending / Student
$32,467
$19,344
Best La Center School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Center High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Highland Road
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
La Center Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ne Lockwood Creek Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
La Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Ne Highland Rd
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2131
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Center School District?
La Center School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of La Center School District?
La Center School District is ranked #112 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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 La Center School District?
82% of La Center 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 La Center School District?
La Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is La Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,467 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
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