Goldendale School District
School District · Goldendale, Washington
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Avg Rating
3.6
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Evaluating Goldendale School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Goldendale School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Goldendale High School
Goldendale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goldendale Primary School
Goldendale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goldendale Middle School
Goldendale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#232 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,739
$4,985 vs Washington median
District size
2,942 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
Goldendale School District ranks #232 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Goldendale School District's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Goldendale High School (5.2/10), Goldendale Primary School (3.6/10), and Goldendale Middle School (3.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Goldendale School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Goldendale School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldendale High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Goldendale Primary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Goldendale Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Connections Academy Goldendale | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goldendale School District
Goldendale School District is a Goldendale, Washington school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1. District-level spending was $12,739 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.6/10, Goldendale School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Goldendale High School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Goldendale School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Goldendale School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goldendale School District with test data.
Schools in Goldendale School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Goldendale
- Total Enrollment
- 2,942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- District spending per student
- $12,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goldendale School District?
Goldendale School District has 5 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 Goldendale School District?
The average composite rating for Goldendale School District is 3.6/10. 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 Goldendale School District?
Goldendale School District's district-level spending was $12,739 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 Goldendale School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goldendale School District is 23.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goldendale School District?
Goldendale High School is the highest-rated school in Goldendale School District with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Goldendale School District?
Across schools in Goldendale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Goldendale School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Goldendale School District has an average school rating of 3.6/10 across 5 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
- 3.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
How we rate schools
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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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