Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Quartzite Learning 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HOME LINK ALTERNATIVE's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chewelah school district, covering approximately 302.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quartzite Learning's student population of 113 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
113 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Quartzite Learning 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 Quartzite Learning is 0.25, 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
#1801 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
83.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quartzite Learning's ranking?
Quartzite Learning is ranked #1801 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Quartzite Learning often compared to?
Quartzite Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Gess Elementary School, Columbia Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quartzite Learning?
The graduation rate of Quartzite Learning is 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Quartzite Learning?
113 students attend Quartzite Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Quartzite Learning students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quartzite Learning?
Quartzite Learning has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quartzite Learning offer ?
Quartzite Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quartzite Learning part of?
Quartzite Learning is part of Chewelah School District.
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