Granite Falls School District

205 N Alder Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,201 students in Granite Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Granite Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,201 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Granite Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 65-69% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WA)
#279 out of 306 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Granite Falls   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
25%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Granite Falls   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
45%
61%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Granite Falls   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
70-74%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Granite Falls   School District and public school graduation rate of WA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.68
# American Indian Students
27 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
318 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
33 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,624 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
74%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
76
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
174
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,065 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,202 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart display total revenue of Granite Falls   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart display total spending of Granite Falls   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,065
$19,148
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Granite Falls   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,202
$19,607
This chart display average spending per public school student in Granite Falls   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Granite Falls School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Way Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 N. Granite Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7719
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Granite Falls Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 N Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7718
Grades: 1-6
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 North Alder Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Falls Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 North Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,201 students.
What is the rank of Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District is ranked #180 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite Falls School District?
74% of Granite Falls School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Granite Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,202 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 2,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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