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Shelton School District

700 S 1st St
Shelton, WA 98584-3602
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Shelton 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,527 students in Shelton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Shelton School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
4,527 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shelton 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 84% has increased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#265 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
41%
35%
53%
32%
49%
84%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.69
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
41%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
47%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,750 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,154
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,750
$19,246

Best Shelton School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Shelton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,493 students
Rank: #33.
Bordeaux Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
937 W Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Grades: 7-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #77.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shelton School District?
Shelton School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,527 students.
What is the rank of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District is ranked #266 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. 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 Shelton School District?
47% of Shelton School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelton School District?
Shelton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Shelton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,750 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 4,527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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