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Goldendale Primary School
Elementary School · Goldendale School District · Goldendale, WA
An elementary school in Goldendale, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 S. SCHUSTER ST, Goldendale, WA 98620
- Math 30% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goldendale Primary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Goldendale Primary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldendale), 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
$55,029
Median home value
$252,200
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Connections Academy GoldendaleEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,059 | Compare → |
| Goldendale Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Goldendale School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goldendale Primary School is listed in Goldendale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goldendale Primary School
Goldendale Primary School is a public elementary school in Goldendale, WA, part of Goldendale School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,119 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goldendale Primary School
What grades does Goldendale Primary School serve?
Goldendale Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Goldendale Primary School?
Goldendale Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldendale Primary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goldendale Primary School rank in WA?
Goldendale Primary School ranks #2,119 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Goldendale Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goldendale Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Goldendale Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goldendale Primary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Goldendale Primary School a charter school?
No, Goldendale Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goldendale Primary School a Title I school?
No, Goldendale Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goldendale Primary School?
69.0% of students at Goldendale Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Klickitat County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (509) 773-4665
- Area population (ZIP 98620)
- 7,617
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 98620; 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
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