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Granite Falls School District

School District · Granite Falls, Washington

Students: 2,342
Teachers (FTE): 121

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

2,342

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#215 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

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 #215 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Granite Falls School District's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monte Cristo Elementary (6.3/10), Granite Falls Open Doors (6.0/10), and Granite Falls Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Granite Falls Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 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.

#SchoolRating
1Monte Cristo Elementary6.3 / 10
2Granite Falls Open Doors6.0 / 10
3Granite Falls Middle School5.4 / 10
4Granite Falls High School5.2 / 10
5Mountain Way Elementary4.7 / 10
6Crossroads High School2.9 / 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. District-level spending was $16,765 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Granite Falls School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Monte Cristo Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Granite Falls School District students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.

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

Math Proficiency34.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency51.5%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
Washington
City
Granite Falls
Total Enrollment
2,342
Teachers (FTE)
121
District spending per student
$16,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.1/10. 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 Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District's district-level spending was $16,765 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 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?

Monte Cristo Elementary is the highest-rated school in Granite Falls School District with a composite score of 6.3/10.

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 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. 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 5.1/10 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
34.3%
ELA Proficiency
51.5%

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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