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#1448 of 2,228 schools in WA

Quartzite Learning

School · Chewelah School District · Chewelah, WA

A Chewelah School District school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 47, Chewelah, WA 99109

  • Math 17% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs WA 53% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$17,379

Students at Quartzite Learning score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 SBA)
School
State
53%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

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 Quartzite Learning 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
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average649/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$61,354

Median home value

$274,900

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Chewelah School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Quartzite Learning is listed in Chewelah School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quartzite Learning

Quartzite Learning is a public school in Chewelah, WA, part of Chewelah School District, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,448 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quartzite Learning

What grades does Quartzite Learning serve?

Quartzite Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Quartzite Learning?

Quartzite Learning has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quartzite Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Quartzite Learning is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quartzite Learning rank in WA?

Quartzite Learning ranks #1,448 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Quartzite Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Quartzite Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Quartzite Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quartzite Learning has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Quartzite Learning a charter school?

No, Quartzite Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Quartzite Learning a Title I school?

No, Quartzite Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quartzite Learning?

64.7% of students at Quartzite Learning 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 – 12th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stevens County
Area population (ZIP 99109)
5,075
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
54.2
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 99109; 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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