Serving 448 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 16% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Granite Falls Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Granite Falls school district, encompassing approximately 468.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 20.6 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest boundary reaching up to 47 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granite Falls Middle School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Granite Falls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Falls Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1979 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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 #1979 out of 2,088 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Granite Falls Middle School?
448 students attend Granite Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Granite Falls Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 17:1.
What grades does Granite Falls Middle School offer ?
Granite Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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