For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,342 students in Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
2,342 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Granite Falls 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#256 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
# American Indian Students
27 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
341 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
26%
# Black Students
34 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,708 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
73%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
163
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
259
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,287 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,977
$18,796
Spending / Student
$14,287
$19,246
Best Granite Falls School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Way Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 N. Granite Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7719
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7719
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Granite Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7713
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7713
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Granite Falls Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Cristo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 100th St Ne
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7718
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7718
Grades: 3-6
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 North Alder Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 283-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Falls Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 North Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7710
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360) 691-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,342 students.
What is the rank of Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District is ranked #255 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite Falls School District?
73% of Granite Falls School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Granite Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,287 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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