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Schools in Republic · Republic School District

Republic’s public schools score below 69% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

In Republic, 22% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Republic, 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.

≈could be anywhere from D to BK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% 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
42%
▼ 11 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
22%
▼ 18 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 4–5 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.3K
▼ 1% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.6
WA 17.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
341 students on the public path
In brief

Republic’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 173 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Republic’s, its schools beat 42%, higher than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Republic’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,307 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 Republic Middle School, then Republic Senior High School. Enrollment is up 32% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Grace Christian Academy (private) is 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 Republic’s grade

C− Test scoresC+ Graduation

C: better than 31% of Washington school districts. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 31%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (173)Better than 42%
DBA rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 161 test results and a graduating class of 32 could put Republic anywhere from D to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Republic’s students in the tested grades sat them (162 in math, 160 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–5Republic Elementary SchoolRepublic School DistrictNo scores
6–8Republic Middle SchoolRepublic School DistrictNo scores
9–12Republic Senior High SchoolRepublic School DistrictNo scores

Republic’s public schools are run by Republic 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.

Republic School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 540 students, up 32% since 2020–21 · 16.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,307WA $18,444 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 53.4% · 160 students tested
Math22%
State average 40.1% · 162 students tested

Republic vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RepublicCRepublic

Every school in Republic

5 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 Republicby address
Republic Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
152 students14:1Rate it →
Republic Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
86 students25:1Rate it →
Republic Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
103 students18:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Republic Parent Partner
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
199 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Grace Christian Academy
Grades K–9
Private · Religious
34 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Republic’s schools

Are Republic’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Republic children attend score below 69% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Republic in?

Republic School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 540 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Republic kids go to high school?

Republic Senior High School, with 103 students.

What is Republic’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Republic School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Republic spend per student?

$18,307 in Republic School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Republic?

Yes: Grace Christian Academy (religious, grades K–9, 34 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.