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#942 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 42% in state
Granger Middle School
Middle School · Granger School District · Granger, WA
A middle school in Granger, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 E Avenue, Granger, WA 98932
- Math 21% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Granger Middle School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 37 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Granger 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,726
Median home value
$230,300
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Granger School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granger Middle School is listed in Granger School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granger Middle School
Granger Middle School is a public middle school in Granger, WA, part of Granger School District, serving approximately 421 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granger Middle School
What grades does Granger Middle School serve?
Granger Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Granger Middle School?
Granger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granger Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granger Middle School rank in WA?
Granger Middle School ranks #942 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Granger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Granger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Granger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granger Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Granger Middle School a charter school?
No, Granger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granger Middle School a Title I school?
No, Granger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granger Middle School?
93.1% of students at Granger 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (509) 854-1003
- Area population (ZIP 98932)
- 5,742
- Area median age
- 24.4
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 98932; 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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