Top Rankings
Garfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 121 students in Garfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Garfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
121 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Garfield School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 306 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
25%
# Black Students
1 Student
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
113 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
93%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
7
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,421 is higher than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,355 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,421
$19,148
Spending / Student
$25,355
$19,607
Best Garfield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield At Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield School District?
Garfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District is ranked #12 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield School District?
93% of Garfield School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Garfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,355 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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