Washington school district
Fife Public Schools
Schools in Fife Public Schools
7 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Reading (vs state) | Math (vs state) | Low-income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School | Elementary | PK–2 | 436 | — | — | 48% |
| Fife Elementary School | Elementary | K–5 | 823 | 38% −15 points versus state | 36% −7 points versus state | 63% |
| Hedden Elementary School | Elementary | 3–5 | 458 | 48% −5 points versus state | 42% −1 points versus state | 48% |
| Surprise Lake Middle School | Middle | 6–7 | 649 | 46% −7 points versus state | 31% −13 points versus state | 52% |
| Columbia Junior High School | Secondary | 8–9 | 644 | 39% −14 points versus state | 30% −13 points versus state | 50% |
| Fife High School | High | 10–12 | 863 | 66% +14 points versus state | 30% −13 points versus state | 44% |
| Fife Open Doors | High | 10–12 | 25 | — | — | 52% |
State averages: reading 53%, math 43% met standard. What do these numbers mean?
How this district compares
Reading (ELA) met standard 2025–2646% · 7 points lower than the state average (53%)
Math met standard 2025–2634% · 9 points lower than the state average (43%)
Science met standard 2025–2644% · 7 points lower than the state average (51%)
Regular attendance 2025–2679% · 4 points higher than the state average (74%)
Graduation rate 4-year 2024–2585% · 2 points higher than the state average (83%)
What this means
“Met standard” is the share of tested students who scored at grade level or above. Points are percentage points: 50% to 60% is 10 points. Regular attendance means missing fewer than 2 days a month. Test results closely follow family income, so compare districts that serve similar students. What do these numbers mean?
Source: OSPI Report Card, data.wa.gov. Test results (CC BY-ND 4.0) and graduation (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO) are shown as published.
Results at each school
Reading (ELA) met standard5 schools, from 38% to 66%
Math met standard5 schools, from 30% to 42%
What this means
Each dot is one school (hover or tap for its name). Dots far apart mean results differ a lot between schools. Small schools can sit far from the others just because few students took the tests. What do these numbers mean?
Source: OSPI Report Card, data.wa.gov. Test results (CC BY-ND 4.0) and graduation (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO) are shown as published.
Students over time
3,986 students in 2025–26, 8% more than in 2015–16 (3,695).
What this means
Students enrolled each school year, as reported to OSPI. Here “%” is a percent change in the number of students, not percentage points. The chart starts at zero so a small change does not look like a big drop. What do these numbers mean?
Source: OSPI Report Card enrollment, data.wa.gov (CC BY 4.0).
Spending per student
$18,767 per student in 2024–25, $574 less than the Washington average.
What this means
Money spent on each student in one school year ($15,020 state, $3,310 local, $437 federal): teachers, staff, programs and services, not building construction or debt payments. Small districts and those serving more students who need extra help usually spend more per student. More spending is not a rating. What do these numbers mean?
Source: OSPI Report Card per-pupil expenditure (ESSA), data.wa.gov.
Similar districts
The five districts closest to Fife Public Schools in number of students and share of low-income students, with 2025–26 results (share of students meeting the state standard), regular attendance and the graduation rate.
| District | Students | Low-income | Reading | Math | Regular attendance | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This district | 3,984 | 52% | 46% | 34% | 79% | 85% |
| Selah School District | 3,843 | 53% | 36% | 31% | 72% | 93% |
| Port Angeles School District | 3,492 | 53% | 55% | 45% | — | — |
| Sedro-Woolley School District | 4,610 | 50% | 42% | 33% | 76% | 86% |
| Goldendale School District | 3,176 | 52% | 34% | 23% | 91% | — |
| West Valley School District (Yakima) | 5,579 | 51% | 58% | 49% | 73% | 90% |
Special education
| Measure | Value | Year and source |
|---|---|---|
| Students with an IEP (special education services) | 14.1% (state 16.9%) | School year 2025-26, OSPI Report Card |
| Students with an IEP in general education classes 80% or more of the day (ages 5 to 21) | 54.5% (state 66.5%) | November 2025 count, OSPI |
| Graduated in 4 years: students with disabilities | Not reported (OSPI privacy rule) | Class of 2024-25, OSPI Report Card |
| Graduated in 4 years: all students | 85.0% (state 82.6%) | Class of 2024-25, OSPI Report Card |
| Met the English language arts standard: students with disabilities | 20.0% (state 20.4%) | School year 2025-26, OSPI Report Card |
| Met the English language arts standard: all students | 46.0% (state 52.8%) | School year 2025-26, OSPI Report Card |
| Met the math standard: students with disabilities | 15.3% (state 16.8%) | School year 2025-26, OSPI Report Card |
| Met the math standard: all students | 34.1% (state 43.1%) | School year 2025-26, OSPI Report Card |
OSPI special education determination (2024-25): Meets requirements. This is OSPI’s yearly rating of how the district meets federal special education requirements; it is not a rating of individual schools. OSPI annual determinations
OSPI hides results for groups of fewer than 10 students, and some other results, to protect student privacy. Numbers are published by OSPI; this site is not part of OSPI or any government agency, and this is not legal advice.
How to read these numbers
- Reading (ELA), math and science show the share of tested students who met the state standard on Washington’s tests (2025–26). The small number after each result is the difference from the state average, in percentage points (+ above, − below).
- Student growth is the median student growth percentile: 50 is typical growth for students who started at a similar level. Above 50 means students gained more than similar students statewide.
- Low-income is the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Test results track family income closely, so compare schools that serve similar students.
- Numbers describe all students as a group. They are one piece of the picture: visit, talk to families and teachers, and check the official OSPI Report Card. Understanding school data explains every measure in plain language.
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