For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 39 students in 99161, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 99161, WA is Palouse At Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 99161 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 99161, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99161, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99161, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99161, WA include Palouse At Garfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99161?
1 public middle schools are located in 99161.
What is the racial composition of students in 99161?
99161 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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