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 20-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quartzite Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Quartzite Learning's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Quartzite Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quartzite Learning is 0.36, 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
#1612 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
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 #1612 out of 2,113 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 84%.
How many students attend Quartzite Learning?
116 students attend Quartzite Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Quartzite Learning students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quartzite Learning?
Quartzite Learning has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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