Soap Lake School District

410 Ginkgo St S
Soap Lake, WA 98851-0158
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 562 students in Soap Lake 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 Soap Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,555 Schools
# Students
562 Students
1,088,094 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
63,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Soap Lake 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 80-89% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#298 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Soap Lake   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Soap Lake   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Soap Lake   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Soap Lake   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.68
# American Indian Students
5 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
9%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
25%
# Black Students
4 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
306 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
54%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
11
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
49
78,342
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
75,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
78,975
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
79,673
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
79,292
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
80,470
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
51
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,004 is less than the state median of $19,494. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$9 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Soap Lake   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$9 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Soap Lake   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$15,943
$19,038
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Soap Lake   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$16,004
$19,494
This chart display average spending per public school student in Soap Lake   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Soap Lake School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Main St
Soap Lake, WA 98851
(509) 246-0572
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Soap Lake Middle & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
527 2nd Ave Sw
Soap Lake, WA 98851
(509) 246-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Soap Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Ginkgo St S
Soap Lake, WA 98851
(509) 246-1323
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soap Lake School District?
Soap Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Soap Lake School District?
Soap Lake School District is ranked #299 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Soap Lake School District?
54% of Soap Lake School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soap Lake School District?
Soap Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Soap Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,004 is less than the state median of $19,494. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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