Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mountain Way Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Way Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mountain Way Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)51%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)52%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Way Elementary School?
563 students attend Mountain Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain Way Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Way Elementary School?
Mountain Way Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mountain Way Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mountain Way Elementary School part of?
Mountain Way Elementary School is part of Granite Falls School District.
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