Special Programs
West Richland, WA · Richland School District
Special education school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, fringe
49th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
6972 Keene Road, West Richland, WA 99353
(509)967-6050NCES ID 530732002941Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Special Programs 49th of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2022 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 28 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 71.4% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 17.9% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 10.7% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $497K in zip 99353 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Special Programs
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What school district is Special Programs in?
Special Programs is part of the Richland School District district in West Richland, Washington.
Is Special Programs a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Special Programs 49th of 139 Washington schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Special Programs?
White 71%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 11% (28 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Special Programs cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99353 is $497K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.