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Schools in Ephrata · Ephrata School District

Ephrata’s public schools outscore 67% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Ephrata, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#120of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▼ 4 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
37%
▼ 3 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 7 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.7K
▼ 15% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.1
WA 17.7
Schools in town
9
2,783 students on the public path
In brief

Ephrata’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 229 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ephrata’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,672 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Ephrata Middle School, then Ephrata High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (private) and New Life Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ephrata’s grade

B Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 67% of Washington school districts, #120 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 67%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (229)Better than 75%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,406 test results and a graduating class of 204 could put Ephrata anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Ephrata’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,408 in math, 1,404 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ephrata, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
7–8Ephrata Middle SchoolEphrata School DistrictNo scores
9–12Ephrata High SchoolEphrata School DistrictNo scores

Ephrata’s public schools are run by Ephrata School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Ephrata School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 2,833 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 18.1 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$15,672WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 53.4% · 1404 students tested
Math37%
State average 40.1% · 1408 students tested

Ephrata vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Ephrata’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
EphrataB+Ephrata

Every school in Ephrata

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Ephrataby address
Grant Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students16:1Rate it →
Tiger Cubs ECEAP
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
83 studentsRate it →
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4
480 students16:1Rate it →
Parkway School
Middle · Grades 5–6
407 students18:1Rate it →
Ephrata Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
461 students21:1Rate it →
Ephrata High School
High · Grades 9–12
886 students20:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program
High · Grades 10–12
Alternative Education
39 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
109 students15:1Rate it →
New Life Christian School
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
101 students11:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Beezley Springs Elementary).

Questions about Ephrata’s schools

Are Ephrata’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ephrata children attend outscore 67% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #120 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ephrata in?

Ephrata School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,833 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ephrata kids go to high school?

Ephrata High School, with 886 students.

What is Ephrata’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Ephrata School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Ephrata spend per student?

$15,672 in Ephrata School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Ephrata?

Yes: St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 109 students) and New Life Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 101 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.