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Gess Elementary School vs. Quartzite Learning

Should you attend Gess Elementary School or Quartzite Learning? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gess Elementary School
E. 405 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Quartzite Learning
W 106 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Quartzite Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gess Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 116 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 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-6
K-12
Total Students
354 students
116 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Quartzite Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gess Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Quartzite Learning.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Quartzite Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gess Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chewelah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Quartzite Learning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chewelah School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1306 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1801 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gess Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Quartzite Learning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Quartzite Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Quartzite Learning who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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60-79%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Quartzite Learning with the average graduation rate observed in the Chewelah School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gess Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Quartzite Learning by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
49
-
Grade 1 Students
37
4
Grade 2 Students
61
3
Grade 3 Students
39
4
Grade 4 Students
59
6
Grade 5 Students
51
14
Grade 6 Students
42
6
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
16

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Quartzite Learning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chewelah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Quartzite Learning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Quartzite Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Quartzite Learning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chewelah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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