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Schools in Winlock · Winlock School District

Winlock’s public schools score below 83% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 20% of Winlock’s students scored proficient, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Winlock, 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.

#272of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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
43%
▼ 10 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
20%
▼ 20 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Spent per student
$14.5K
▼ 22% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.2
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
801 students on the public path
In brief

Winlock’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 260 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Winlock’s, its schools beat 11%, lower than their 17% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,462 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 Winlock Middle School, then Winlock Senior High. Enrollment is up 15% since 2020–21. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Winlock’s grade

C− Test scores

C−: better than 17% of Washington school districts, #272 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores are below the Washington average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 17%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (260)Better than 11%
DCA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 414 test results could put Winlock anywhere from D to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Winlock’s students in the tested grades sat them (412 in math, 415 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–5Winlock Miller ElementaryWinlock School DistrictNo scores
6–8Winlock Middle SchoolWinlock School DistrictNo scores
9–12Winlock Senior HighWinlock School DistrictNo scores

Winlock’s public schools are run by Winlock 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.

Winlock School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 801 students, up 15% since 2020–21 · 19.2 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$14,462WA $18,444 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading43%
State average 53.4% · 415 students tested
Math20%
State average 40.1% · 412 students tested

Winlock vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WinlockC−Winlock

Every school in Winlock

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).

District schools in Winlockby address
Winlock Miller Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students19:1Rate it →
Winlock Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
160 students16:1Rate it →
Winlock Senior High
High · Grades 9–12
226 students23:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Winolequa Learning Academy).

Questions about Winlock’s schools

Are Winlock’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Winlock children attend score below 83% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #272 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 11%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Winlock in?

Winlock School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 801 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Winlock kids go to high school?

Winlock Senior High, with 226 students.

How much does Winlock spend per student?

$14,462 in Winlock School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.