Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Manson’s public schools score below 74% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
In Manson, 39% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Washington average (53%). The grade covers the public school district serving Manson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Manson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 273 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Manson’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 26% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,631 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Manson Middle School, then Manson High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2023–24. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Manson’s grade
C: better than 26% of Washington school districts. Test scores are below the Washington average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Manson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Manson
Manson Elementary
Grades K–5 · 289 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Manson
Manson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 128 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Manson
Manson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 128 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Manson
Manson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 128 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Manson
Manson High School
Grades 9–12 · 220 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Manson
Manson High School
Grades 9–12 · 220 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Manson’s public schools are run by Manson 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.
Well below the state in reading
Manson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Manson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Manson | C | Manson |
Every school in Manson
3 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Manson Early Learning Center).
Questions about Manson’s schools
Are Manson’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Manson children attend score below 74% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Manson in?
Manson School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 637 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Manson kids go to high school?
Manson High School, with 220 students.
How much does Manson spend per student?
$16,631 in Manson School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Manson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Manson → They have their own page.
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.