Grand Mound Elementary School
Tel:
(360)273-5512
- Grand Mound Elementary School serves 530 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Grand Mound Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Mound Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Mound Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #793 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 68% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Mound Elementary School is Rochester High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rochester Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rochester Primary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Rochester Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 557 students
0.1 miles
7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5161 0.1 PK-2 557 - Rochester Rochester High School Grades: 9-12 | 658 students
0.4 miles
19800 Carper Rd Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5534 0.4 9-12 658 - Rochester Rochester Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 526 students
3.0 miles
9937 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5958 3.0 6-8 526 - Rochester H.e.a.r.t. High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
3.1 miles
10140 Highway 12 Sw
Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5534 3.1 9-12 30 - Centralia Fords Prairie Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 375 students
4.9 miles
1620 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
(360)330-7633 4.9 K-3 375
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