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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 121 students in Garfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Garfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
121 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Garfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.68
# American Indian Students
1 Student
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
26%
# Black Students
n/a
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
113 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
93%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
8
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,421 is higher than the state median of $18,857. 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 $19,309. 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
$18,857
Spending / Student
$25,355
$19,309
Best Garfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
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
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield At Palouse High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 33 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 #33 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield School District?
Garfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, 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 $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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