B
Good
70/100

Bess Herian Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 305 MONUMENTAL WAY, Cusick, WA 99119
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 47th percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
130
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%47/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−15 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%70%reading -18 pts, math +7 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 305 MONUMENTAL WAY
City Cusick
ZIP Code 99119
District 5301920
NCES School ID 530192000296
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99119

Understanding the community around Bess Herian Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,635
Per Capita Income $36,466
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $278,700
Median Rent $709
Owner-Occupied 83.9%
Renter-Occupied 16.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bess Herian Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.5%
Two or More Races 22.3%
American Indian 16.9%
Hispanic/Latino 11.5%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 130
Teachers (FTE) 10.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bess Herian Elementary?
Bess Herian Elementary has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bess Herian Elementary?
Bess Herian Elementary has 130 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Bess Herian Elementary serve?
Bess Herian Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bess Herian Elementary receive per student?
Bess Herian Elementary receives $18,984 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bess Herian Elementary in 99119 ▼
Avg Home Value
$281,286
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
16.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026