Garfield School District
School District · Garfield, Washington
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Washington rank
#115 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,876
+$12,152 vs Washington median
District size
120 students
Smaller than Washington median
Top-Rated Schools in Garfield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garfield Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Garfield at Palouse High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garfield School District
Garfield School District is a Garfield, Washington school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 120 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $29,876 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Garfield School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garfield Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Garfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garfield School District with test data.
Schools in Garfield School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Garfield
- Total Enrollment
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield School District?
Garfield School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garfield School District?
The average composite rating for Garfield School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Garfield School District?
Garfield School District's district-level spending was $29,876 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garfield School District is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garfield School District?
Garfield Elementary is the highest-rated school in Garfield School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Garfield School District?
Across schools in Garfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garfield School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Garfield School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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