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Paterson Elementary School

Public Grades K-8
207th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools
Better than 82% of Washington elementary schools
Summary

Paterson Elementary School is a high-performing K-8 public school serving 134 students in rural Paterson, WA, within the highly-ranked Paterson School District.

The school consistently earns top ratings, with student test scores significantly above state averages in English, math, and science. A key strength is its exceptional effectiveness in educating students from all economic backgrounds, having been ranked among the very best schools in Washington for supporting economically disadvantaged students. This success is supported by a favorable student-teacher ratio of about 11-to-1 and strong per-student funding. The school has shown a remarkable upward trajectory over the past decade, transforming into a consistently top-rated institution.

When compared to a nearby school like Keene-Riverview Elementary in the Prosser School District, Paterson Elementary offers distinct advantages. It serves a broader K-8 grade range, providing continuity through middle school, and maintains smaller class sizes with higher per-student spending. These factors, combined with its district's higher overall ranking, contribute to its stronger academic outcomes, making it a standout educational option in the region.

134
Students ?
11.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,380
Per pupil spending ?
37.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 51409 W. Prior Rd.
       Paterson, WA  99345-0189

(509) 875-2601

District: Paterson School District

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Washington average (72% vs 48% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 18% of Washington elementary schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 43 percentile points since 2015
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school72%
Washington avg48%
Elementary school
207th of 1,160
Washington public elementary schools ?
Top 18%▲ up 43 pts since 2015
From bottom 39% (2015) to top 18% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
88th of 534
Washington public middle schools ?
Top 16%▼ down 2 pts since 2015
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
13th of 247Paterson 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)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202580.2207 of 116082.2%★★★★☆
202489.7113 of 116890.3%★★★★★
202373.0296 of 116974.7%★★★★☆
202273.6289 of 116975.3%★★★★☆
202172.4281 of 110774.6%★★★★☆
201968.0358 of 113068.3%★★★☆☆
201870.6307 of 105470.9%★★★★☆
201768.8319 of 105669.8%★★★☆☆
201657.2449 of 105357.4%★★★☆☆
201541.4646 of 106739.5%★★☆☆☆
201357.0493 of 110655.4%★★★☆☆
201240.1714 of 109734.9%★★☆☆☆
201132.0816 of 109225.3%★☆☆☆☆
201030.6823 of 108824.4%★☆☆☆☆
200938.3723 of 107232.6%★★☆☆☆
200848.4586 of 106745.1%★★☆☆☆
200728.3827 of 106922.6%★☆☆☆☆
200621.6894 of 105114.9%★☆☆☆☆
20052.71021 of 10311.0%☆☆☆☆☆
200422.8849 of 102617.3%★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202498.72 of 102499.8%★★★★★
202392.818 of 101398.2%★★★★★
202293.124 of 101997.6%★★★★★
202194.917 of 85498.0%★★★★★
201983.666 of 97993.3%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202268.9320 of 111371.2%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202272.1277 of 103173.1%★★★★☆
Middle school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202582.088 of 53483.5%★★★★☆
202487.959 of 53589.0%★★★★☆
202371.5135 of 53975.0%★★★★☆
202281.687 of 54183.9%★★★★☆
202174.2115 of 52978.3%★★★★☆
201974.4111 of 51278.3%★★★★☆
201780.377 of 43582.3%★★★★☆
201671.1108 of 44375.6%★★★★☆
201581.763 of 44585.8%★★★★☆
201365.1166 of 49866.7%★★★☆☆
201237.4335 of 49732.6%★★☆☆☆
201154.2219 of 49255.5%★★★☆☆
200954.4209 of 47656.1%★★★☆☆
200854.7202 of 46656.7%★★★☆☆
200746.7253 of 46345.4%★★☆☆☆
200632.4332 of 44926.1%★☆☆☆☆
200460.1168 of 42160.1%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202497.35 of 45598.9%★★★★★
202388.719 of 46395.9%★★★★★
202296.57 of 47598.5%★★★★★
202194.97 of 45898.5%★★★★★
201991.99 of 44898.0%★★★★★
201898.63 of 34999.1%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202584.863 of 47286.7%★★★★☆
202283.168 of 48085.8%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWashington percentileRating
202584.171 of 48885.5%★★★★☆
202384.159 of 48887.9%★★★★☆
202297.95 of 48899.0%★★★★★
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)
Elementary school
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)100th percentile+9 vs school
White (2022)73rd percentile~ school
Male (2022)71st percentile-4 vs school
Middle school
Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile+10 vs school
Male (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school
White (2025)85th percentile~ school
By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts76%+23 vs state
Math70%+27 vs state
Science69%+19 vs state

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Paterson Elementary School ranks 207th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Paterson Elementary School are 66% White, 33% Hispanic.

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Paterson Elementary School.


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