Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Grand Coulee Dam Middle School 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
39%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WA state average).
How many students attend Grand Coulee Dam Middle School?
216 students attend Grand Coulee Dam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Grand Coulee Dam Middle School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Grand Coulee Dam Middle School offer ?
Grand Coulee Dam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Grand Coulee Dam Middle School part of?
Grand Coulee Dam Middle School is part of Grand Coulee Dam School District.
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