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Willapa Valley School District

22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561-9998
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 344 students in Willapa Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Willapa Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
344 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Willapa Valley 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#168 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
41%
40-44%
53%
40-44%
49%
(21-22)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,128 is higher 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 $22,503 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,128
$18,891
Spending / Student
$22,503
$19,344

Best Willapa Valley School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willapa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
845 Willapa 4th Street
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-3311
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Willapa Valley Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Viking Way
Menlo, WA 98561
(360) 942-2006
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District is ranked #173 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 Willapa Valley School District?
78% of Willapa Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willapa Valley School District?
Willapa Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Willapa Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,503 is higher than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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