Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Granite Falls Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Falls Middle School's student population of 496 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granite Falls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Falls Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Falls Middle School's ranking?
Granite Falls Middle School is ranked #1937 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Granite Falls Middle School often compared to?
Granite Falls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Stevens Middle School, Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Granite Falls Middle School?
496 students attend Granite Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Granite Falls Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Falls Middle School?
Granite Falls Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Granite Falls Middle School offer ?
Granite Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Granite Falls Middle School part of?
Granite Falls Middle School is part of Granite Falls School District.
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