Best High Schools in Waitsburg, WA

High schools
5
Students
2,071
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Waitsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Walla Walla High School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students

2. Prescott High School

C-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prescott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students

3. Waitsburg High School

D-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students

4. Dayton High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Dayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students

5. Lincoln High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waitsburg, WA

Middle schools
4
Students
831
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Waitsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pioneer Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students

2. Preston Hall Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 76 Students

3. Dayton Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dayton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

4. Prescott Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Prescott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waitsburg, WA

Elementary schools
5
Students
954
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Waitsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Waitsburg Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waitsburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students

2. Prescott Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prescott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students

3. Dayton Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students

4. Green Park Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Walla Walla Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

5. Dixie Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Dixie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 16 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waitsburg, WA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waitsburg, WA has a total population of 1,568 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waitsburg, WA

3,856

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waitsburg, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waitsburg, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waitsburg, WA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,644 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waitsburg, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Waitsburg, WA

How many schools are in Waitsburg, WA?

Waitsburg, WA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,856 students in total.

How do schools in Waitsburg perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Waitsburg score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Waitsburg don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waitsburg?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waitsburg, WA

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Huntsville, WA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dayton, WA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Dixie, WA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Prescott, WA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Walla Walla, WA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Starbuck, WA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Walla Walla East, WA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
College Place, WA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Tollgate, OR

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Milton-Freewater, OR

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Waitsburg

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
67%
Exceeding
33%
Avg actual scores
40.3%
Avg projected
34%

3 of 3 schools in Waitsburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1D: 2

All 3 public schools we grade in Waitsburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

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