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Independent Scholar

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Independent Scholar ranks 260 th of 514 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 514 Washington Alternative Schools

Better than 49% of Washington alternative schools

Summary

Independent Scholar is a small K–12 alternative school in Chattaroy, Washington, serving 113 students in a rural area near several home-link and alternative programs. It operates within the relatively strong Riverside School District, ranked 62nd of 238 Washington districts, or about the 74th percentile. The district reported a 95.6% graduation rate in 2024–2025, well above the 82.6% statewide rate, although a current school-level graduation rate was not available for Independent Scholar.

Current test results show English Language Arts (ELA) as the school’s relative strength: 46.48% of students were proficient in 2025–2026, compared with 52.81% statewide. Math is the biggest challenge at 20.00%, versus 43.11% statewide, while science was 33.33%, compared with 50.95% statewide. ELA has improved since 2023–2024, and math has risen gradually from 14.63% to 20.00% over four reported years. Science has been less consistent, increasing to 50% before falling to 33.33%. Because enrollment is small and several grade-level results are suppressed, families should view multi-year patterns as more meaningful than any single percentage. Available results include 30% proficiency in third-grade math, 25% in seventh-grade math, 40% in eighth-grade math, and 50% in eighth-grade science.

Compared with nearby programs, Independent Scholar is stronger in ELA than Newport Home Link, Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience, and Deer Park Home Link Program, and its math performance is nearly identical to Newport and Deer Park. However, Mead Learning Options and Spokane International Academy perform better in all three subjects, especially math and science. Overall, the school offers a small alternative setting in a strong district, with improving ELA and math but a clear need for continued math support and closer monitoring of science results.

113

Students ?

28.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,161

Per pupil spending ?

44.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003-9734

(509) 464-8381

District: Riverside School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 3rd percentile in 2006 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 46 percentile points since 2006

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (33% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Math scores 23 pts below the Washington average

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg48%

Washington avg48%

260^th of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 238Riverside 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	45.8	260 of 514	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.5	196 of 529	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	33.8	298 of 443	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	1.9	442 of 445	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	16.4	445 of 497	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	23.0	401 of 492	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts46%-6 vs state

Science33%-18 vs state

Math20%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2026)				SBAC English Language Arts (2026)								SBAC Math (2026)								% 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th 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 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th 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
Independent Scholar	Public, Alternative	K-12	34515 N. Newport Highway	Chattaroy	99003	Spokane County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 464-8381	113	4	28.2	44.2%	99 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)		50.0		33.3								46.5	30.0				25.0	40.0		20.0											$9,161	$90	$9,071
Deer Park Home Link Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	N. 428 Main Street	Deer Park	99006	Spokane County	Deer Park School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 464-5535	617	12	50.5	49.1%	570 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)								(n/a)	34.8	46.2	57.9	43.3	24.5	29.6	30.4	46.0	30.0	47.5	74.3	39.4	26.5	11.1	10.9	16.0	20.0	25.0	29.4	19.9	46.4	57.1	46.4	46.4	46.4	57.1	71.4	46.4	57.1	57.1	$10,149	$105	$10,044
Spokane International Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-12	777 E Magnesium Rd	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Spokane International Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(509) 209-8730	824	55	14.9	55.3%	493 (59.8%)	38 (4.6%)	119 (14.4%)	43 (5.2%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	121 (14.7%)								(n/a)	61.3	59.7		62.1	46.7	42.1	52.2	40.0	73.2	55.7		52.8	53.8	45.5	41.3	49.4	45.7	45.9	28.6	45.8	79.7	82.6	84.1	84.1	84.1	85.5	81.2	84.1	85.5	85.5	$17,730	$1,067	$16,663
Mead Learning Options	Public, Alternative	K-12	8621 N Five Mile Road	Spokane	99208	Spokane County	Mead School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 465-7700	790	27	29.6	34.9%	686 (86.8%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.2%)								(n/a)	48.8	69.1		59.1	36.1	58.3	41.9	61.7	55.3	64.3	67.7	56.7	32.4	50.0	18.6	45.0	53.2	45.2	28.4	39.0	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	74.1	88.9	74.1	74.1	74.1	$11,289	$132	$11,157
Mary Walker Alternative Learning Experience	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 N 4th	Springdale	99173	Stevens County	Mary Walker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 258-4791	68	2	28.3	79.4%	48 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.9%)								(n/a)			28.6	22.2								30.4																			$12,802	$2,037	$10,765
Newport Home Link	Public, Alternative	K-12	1302 W. 5th St.	Newport	99156	Pend Oreille County	Newport School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 447-3167	170	5	33.2	57.6%	154 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)		62.5		60.0				35.3	33.3			38.9			30.0	17.7	20.0	31.6		20.7											$8,823	$553	$8,269

Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Scholar

How many students attend Independent Scholar?

In the 2024-25 school year, 113 students attended Independent Scholar.

Is Independent Scholar a good school?

Independent Scholar ranks 260^th of 514 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Independent Scholar?

Students at Independent Scholar are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Independent Scholar in?

Riverside School District

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2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 8, 2026

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

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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.

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