Excellent
#329 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 15% in state
Palouse Junction High School
High School · North Franklin School District · Connell, WA
A North Franklin School District high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 829, Connell, WA 99326
- Math 25% proficient (2014)
- Reading 75% proficient (2016)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palouse Junction High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2010–2016), then recovered 51 points since 2013, reaching 75% in 2016.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2014) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)
Based on 9 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Palouse Junction High 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Connell), 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
$71,548
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklin Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Connell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Crcc-open DoorsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | 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.
North Franklin School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palouse Junction High School is listed in North Franklin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palouse Junction High School
Palouse Junction High School is a public high school in Connell, WA, part of North Franklin School District, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palouse Junction High School
What grades does Palouse Junction High School serve?
Palouse Junction High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palouse Junction High School?
Palouse Junction High School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse Junction High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse Junction High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palouse Junction High School rank in WA?
Palouse Junction High School ranks #329 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Palouse Junction High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palouse Junction High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Palouse Junction High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palouse Junction High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2014) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).
Is Palouse Junction High School a charter school?
No, Palouse Junction High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palouse Junction High School a Title I school?
No, Palouse Junction High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palouse Junction High School?
74.2% of students at Palouse Junction High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (509) 234-1055
- Area population (ZIP 99326)
- 5,875
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 99326; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2014, multi-year average, 2010-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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