Granite Falls School District
School District · Granite Falls, Washington
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Granite Falls School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Granite Falls 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.
Granite Falls Open Doors
Granite Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monte Cristo Elementary
Granite Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Granite Falls High School
Granite Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#218 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,765
$959 vs Washington median
District size
2,342 students
Larger than Washington median
The short answer
Granite Falls School District ranks #218 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Granite Falls School District's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Granite Falls Open Doors (7.5/10), Monte Cristo Elementary (5.5/10), and Granite Falls High School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Granite Falls School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Granite Falls School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Falls Open Doors | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Monte Cristo Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Granite Falls High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Mountain Way Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Crossroads High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Granite Falls Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Granite Falls School District
Granite Falls School District is a Granite Falls, Washington school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,342 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $16,765 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Granite Falls School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Granite Falls Open Doors, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Granite Falls School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Granite Falls School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Granite Falls School District with test data.
Schools in Granite Falls School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Granite Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 2,342
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Granite Falls School District?
The average composite rating for Granite Falls 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 per-pupil spending in Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls School District spends $16,765 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Granite Falls School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Granite Falls School District is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Granite Falls School District?
Granite Falls Open Doors is the highest-rated school in Granite Falls School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Granite Falls School District?
Across schools in Granite Falls School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Granite Falls School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Granite Falls School District has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 6 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
- 35.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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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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