Hockinson School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Hockinson School District

Hockinson School District serves kindergarten through twelfth grade in Clark County, Washington, operating three schools and a virtual academy. The district’s overall academic performance, measured across tested subjects and grades, lands in the top quartile among Clark County’s districts. State assessment results show solid proficiency rates that generally run above the county median, with particular strength in eighth-grade English language arts and math. Math proficiency across grades three through eight ranges from around half of students reaching the bar to roughly seven in ten, with the highest marks at the eighth-grade level. English language arts follows a similar pattern, climbing to about four out of five students proficient in eighth grade. Science results, available for fifth and eighth grades, also clear the halfway mark. The district’s proficiency index reflects a consistently strong academic picture for a system its size.

A notable new asset is Hockinson High School, which opened in 2023 on a 70-acre campus. The school offers College in the High School, Advanced Placement, and Career and Technical Education courses. This facility upgrade is a major shift from whatever came before and gives families a modern learning environment with expanded academic and career-oriented pathways. The district also launched Hockinson Virtual Academy in 2020 as a permanent online option for sixth through twelfth graders, providing an alternative to in-person instruction.

Chronic absenteeism is a soft spot. The district’s rate sits above the midpoint among its county peers, affecting roughly a third of students. That figure is worth a closer look from parents who want to understand attendance patterns and how the district addresses them. Graduation rate data was not available, so there is no way to assess how well the district carries students through to completion.

The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group, followed by students identifying as two or more races. Enrollment is moderate for a K-12 district. The district’s three physical schools are Hockinson Heights Elementary, Hockinson Middle School, and Hockinson High School.

Housing in the area served by the district carries a high price tag. Weighted home values are well above the national median, with the largest share of district properties falling in Brush Prairie and Yacolt. Rental costs also run high relative to income, making this a more expensive corner of Clark County to buy or rent in. Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range among county districts, on the lower side of that middle, which is consistent with the district’s above-average performance on a below-median budget.

The district has not provided data on discipline, staffing, course access, or special education and English learner populations, so those areas remain unexamined here.

For a family evaluating the area, Hockinson offers strong tested academic outcomes, a brand-new high school with multiple pathways, and a virtual option for older students. The housing market is tight and costly, and the absenteeism number is an open question. This is a district that has invested in its facilities and programming, and the results show up in the classroom, even as some operational metrics remain unclear.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,058

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

Black 1%

White 78%

Asian 3%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

35%

57%

Gr 4

60%

61%

Gr 5

37%

57%

Gr 6

38%

62%

Gr 7

67%

68%

Gr 8

67%

85%

Math

Gr 3

30%

58%

Gr 4

42%

62%

Gr 5

33%

55%

Gr 6

36%

56%

Gr 7

52%

58%

Gr 8

52%

76%

Science

Gr 5

42%

63%

Gr 8

52%

72%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hockinson Middle School

Hockinson High School

Hockinson Heights Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

80%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$767,256

Year-over-year change-0.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$504K to $844K

vs. state typical1.27x

vs. national typical2.08x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98606	Brush Prairie	$844K	-0.2%	65.1%
98675	Yacolt	$639K	+0.1%	28.2%
98682	Vancouver	$504K	-1.1%	4.3%
98604	Battle Ground	$610K	-0.2%	1.5%
98607	Camas	$756K	-1.2%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,883/mo

Year-over-year change+0.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,729 to $2,191/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
98682	Vancouver	$1,729	-0.1%	4.3%
98604	Battle Ground	$2,145	+2.0%	1.5%
98607	Camas	$2,191	+2.1%	0.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,872/mo

Home price / national median income9.2x

Annual rent / national median income27.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,988/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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