Mabton School District

Mabton School District is a small Washington district with two schools serving grades K–12: Artz Fox Elementary for grades K–6 and Mabton Junior Senior High for grades 7–12. Together, the schools enroll about 734 students in the Mabton area, with roughly equal numbers at the elementary and secondary levels. Both schools serve communities with very high economic need, with more than 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Class sizes are moderate, with about 18 students per teacher at each school.

Artz Fox Elementary currently has the stronger statewide ranking, at the 11th percentile compared with the high school’s 7th percentile. It also slightly exceeds the district in English language arts and math. In 2025–26, 25.93% of students were proficient in ELA and 14.38% in math, although both results remain well below Washington averages. ELA improved by nearly 7 percentage points from the prior year, while math declined slightly. Sixth-grade ELA was the school’s strongest reported grade-level result. The school’s statewide ranking also improved substantially from the previous year, suggesting positive recent momentum, especially in reading.

Mabton Junior Senior High has lower test performance overall, but its 91% graduation rate is a major strength and exceeds the statewide rate of 82.6%. All three tested subjects improved modestly in 2025–26, with science the school’s strongest subject relative to district results. Tenth-grade ELA stood out at 40% proficiency, while math remained particularly challenging. Across the district, math and science are the clearest improvement priorities. Parents should also note that some small-grade results are suppressed for privacy and should not be interpreted as zero performance. Both schools have recently improved their statewide ranking, providing an encouraging sign despite continued academic gaps.