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Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
School · Goldendale School District · Goldendale, WA
A school in Goldendale, WA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
604 E. Brooks Street, Goldendale, WA 98620
- Math 23% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 31% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington Connections Academy Goldendale 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
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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.
Goldendale School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is listed in Goldendale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is a public school in Goldendale, WA, part of Goldendale School District, serving approximately 2,059 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,223 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
What grades does Washington Connections Academy Goldendale serve?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has an enrollment of approximately 2,059 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Connections Academy Goldendale rank in WA?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale ranks #2,223 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale a charter school?
No, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Connections Academy Goldendale a Title I school?
No, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Connections Academy Goldendale?
46.5% of students at Washington Connections Academy Goldendale 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
- 2,059
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Klickitat County
- Phone
- (509) 773-5177
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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