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4.9avg / 10

Goldendale School District

School District · Goldendale, Washington

Students: 2,942
Teachers (FTE): 123

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,942

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.9:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#219 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

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 #219 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Goldendale School District's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Goldendale Primary School (6.7/10), Goldendale Middle School (5.3/10), and Goldendale High School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Goldendale Primary School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 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.

#SchoolRating
1Goldendale Primary School6.7 / 10
2Goldendale Middle School5.3 / 10
3Goldendale High School4.5 / 10
4Washington Connections Academy Goldendale3.2 / 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 4.9/10, Goldendale School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Goldendale Primary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Goldendale School District students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.

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

Math Proficiency30.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency45.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Goldendale School District with test data.

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 4.9/10. 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 Primary School is the highest-rated school in Goldendale School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Goldendale School District?

Across schools in Goldendale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. 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 4.9/10 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
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
30.6%
ELA Proficiency
45.7%

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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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