Recently-Asked Questions
- How do teacher salaries in Washington compare with those in other states?
- What percent of households in Washington have children enrolled in public school?
- How many people in Washington speak a language other than English?
Answers to Recently-Asked Questions
How do teacher salaries in Washington compare with those in other states?
In nationally published teacher salary surveys, Washington falls in the top half of states. Comparing teacher salary data across states is not as straightforward as it might seem, however. There are numerous reporting, methodology, and definition differences, thereby making fair comparisons very challenging.
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topWhat percent of households in Washington have children (ages 6-17) enrolled in public school?
One in four (25%) households in Washington has a child enrolled in public school. Yakima County has the highest proportion of households with a child enrolled in public school (33%). King County has the lowest rate -- 20%.
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How many Washingtonians speak a language other than English at home?
Among the population 5 years of age and older, 920,000 (or 16%) speak a language other than English at home. More than half of those (53%) speak English "very well."
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