Below Average
#1913 of 2,228 schools in WA
Mountain Way Elementary
Elementary School · Granite Falls School District · Granite Falls, WA
A Granite Falls School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
702 N. Granite Ave, Granite Falls, WA 98252
- Math 51% proficient (2015)
- Reading 52% proficient (2015)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Way Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2012, to 52% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Way Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite Falls), 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
$95,235
Median home value
$492,500
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Granite Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Way Elementary is listed in Granite Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Way Elementary
Mountain Way Elementary is a public elementary school in Granite Falls, WA, part of Granite Falls School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,913 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Way Elementary
What grades does Mountain Way Elementary serve?
Mountain Way Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mountain Way Elementary?
Mountain Way Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Way Elementary rank in WA?
Mountain Way Elementary ranks #1,913 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mountain Way Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Way Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Mountain Way Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Way Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Mountain Way Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain Way Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Way Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Way Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Way Elementary?
53.4% of students at Mountain Way Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (360) 691-7719
- Area population (ZIP 98252)
- 10,487
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 98252; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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