Yakima 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 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 15,553 students in Yakima School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Yakima School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Yakima School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 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 72% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
# American Indian Students
108 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
55 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
12,585 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
26%
# Black Students
131 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,334 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
15%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
296
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
1,019
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,109
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,072
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,071
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,123
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,130
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,088
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,158
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,199
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,312
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,339
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,265
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,372
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,812 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Yakima School District?
Yakima School District manages 29 public schools serving 15,553 students.
What is the rank of Yakima School District?
Yakima School District is ranked #278 out of 307 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 Yakima School District?
81% of Yakima School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yakima School District?
Yakima School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Yakima School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,812 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 29 schools
Grades: 01-12
Enrollment: 15,553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in WA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
