D
Needs Improvement
38/100

La Center Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 18th percentile in Washington
Resources
D
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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
37
Students
enrolled
52.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%18/100reading 7th percentile, math 28th percentile among Washington high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%46/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% 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 −48 points worse 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 proficiency25% (−35 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 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.

School Information

Address 725 NE Highland Rd
City La Center
ZIP Code 98629
District 5304170
NCES School ID 530417003451
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98629

Understanding the community around La Center Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $104,673
Per Capita Income $40,747
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $509,300
Median Rent $1,968
Owner-Occupied 90.1%
Renter-Occupied 9.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for La Center Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 62.2%
Female 37.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.6%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Races 2.7%
American Indian 2.7%
Pacific Islander 2.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 37
Teachers (FTE) 0.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 52.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has 37 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 52.9:1.
What grades does La Center Academy serve?
La Center Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does La Center Academy receive per student?
La Center Academy receives $17,588 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around La Center Academy in 98629 ▼
Avg Home Value
$666,372
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,998
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
9.9%

Other Schools in 98629

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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