Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Methow Valley Elementary

Q: Is Methow Valley Elementary a good school?

Methow Valley Elementary ranks 479 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

479^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Methow Valley Elementary is a public elementary school (PK-5) serving 368 students in the rural community of Winthrop, WA, and is part of the highly-regarded Methow Valley School District.

The school is on a strong upward trend, having significantly improved its statewide ranking over the past few years to return to its pre-pandemic performance levels. A particular standout is its exceptional science program, where student proficiency consistently far exceeds both district and state averages. The school also outperforms its own district in mathematics. However, performance in English Language Arts is slightly below the district average, and math scores tend to dip in the 5th grade, suggesting an area for focus as students prepare for middle school.

While the school's overall progress is positive, support for students from lower-income families has shown concerning volatility from year to year, indicating a need for more consistent programs. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio has increased even as overall spending per student has risen. With no other elementary schools within 20 miles, Methow Valley Elementary serves as a central hub for the community, demonstrating clear strengths in STEM education alongside opportunities to strengthen support for all learners.

368

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,511

Per pupil spending ?

42.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862-9713

(509) 996-2186

District: Methow Valley School District

Students who attend Methow Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:

Liberty Bell Junior Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Methow Valley Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2010 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (57% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg53%

Washington avg48%

479^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 2 pts since 2019

See the entire ranking list of Washington Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

67^th of 247Methow Valley School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	56.5	479 of 1160	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	569 of 1168	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.7	489 of 1169	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.3	816 of 1169	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	591 of 1107	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	485 of 1130	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.6	465 of 1106	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.5	278 of 1097	74.7%	★★★★☆
2011	63.0	397 of 1092	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.5	412 of 1088	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.3	610 of 1072	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.6	342 of 1067	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.2	247 of 1069	76.9%	★★★★☆
2006	69.7	271 of 1051	74.2%	★★★★☆
2005	70.7	275 of 1031	73.3%	★★★★☆
2004	57.1	435 of 1026	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	431 of 1092	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	485 of 1093	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	477 of 1094	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.5	772 of 1100	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.2	514 of 1008	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.8	461 of 1068	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	41.7	612 of 1013	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.9	656 of 1024	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.4	370 of 1013	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.9	711 of 1019	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.9	380 of 854	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.6	584 of 979	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	586 of 835	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	504 of 1098	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	603 of 1099	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.9	516 of 1099	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.3	749 of 1113	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.6	580 of 1025	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.9	462 of 1075	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.2	507 of 999	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	184 of 363	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	42.8	581 of 1007	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	594 of 1009	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.5	565 of 1011	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.2	900 of 1031	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.4	665 of 943	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.1	538 of 1027	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)61st percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2025)49th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+21 vs state

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Math46%+4 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Methow Valley Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Methow Valley Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Methow Valley Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Methow Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18 Twin Lakes Rd.	Winthrop	98862	Okanogan County	Methow Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 996-2186	368	21	17.4	42.7%	314 (85.3%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	56.5	479^th of 1160 public elementary schools	58.7%		49.5	569^th of 1168 public elementary schools	51.3%	90	70.6	70.6	46.4	54.7	58.8	53.7	44.6	50.0	44.1	46.2	83.8	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	91.9	86.5	91.9	91.9	91.9	$18,511	$778	$17,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Methow Valley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Methow Valley Elementary?

Students at Methow Valley Elementary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Methow Valley Elementary a good school?

Methow Valley Elementary ranks 479^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Methow Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 368 students attended Methow Valley Elementary.

What district is Methow Valley Elementary in?

Methow Valley School District

What schools do graduates of Methow Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Methow Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Liberty Bell Junior Senior High

Rate Methow Valley Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington Elementary School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Winthrop, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Methow Valley Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.