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#1306 of 2,228 schools in WA

Garry Middle School

Middle School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA

A Spokane School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

725 E Joseph Ave, Spokane, WA 99207

  • Math 22% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$18,334
Chronic Absenteeism62.8%

Students at Garry Middle School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Garry Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,571/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,548

Median home value

$246,800

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shaw Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.46–81.6 mi669Compare →
Denny Yasuhara Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.9 mi551Compare →
Spokane International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–101.9 mi754Compare →
Salish School of SpokanePrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–92.0 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Spokane School District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#34 of 57
District spending per student
$18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garry Middle School is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garry Middle School

Garry Middle School is a public middle school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garry Middle School

What grades does Garry Middle School serve?

Garry Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Garry Middle School?

Garry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garry Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Garry Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garry Middle School rank in WA?

Garry Middle School ranks #1,306 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Garry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Garry Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Garry Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garry Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Garry Middle School a charter school?

No, Garry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Garry Middle School a Title I school?

No, Garry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garry Middle School?

87.2% of students at Garry Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.8%
Area population (ZIP 99207)
34,766
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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