For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,013 students in Goldendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Goldendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,013 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Goldendale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,115 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,731
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,115
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Goldendale School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Intelco Loop Se Suite 201
Lacey, WA 98503
(509) 818-0509
Lacey, WA 98503
(509) 818-0509
Gr: K-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Goldendale Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: K-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goldendale School District?
Goldendale School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,013 students.
What is the rank of Goldendale School District?
Goldendale School District is ranked #253 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale School District?
64% of Goldendale School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goldendale School District?
Goldendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Goldendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,115 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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