Summary:
The city of Granite Falls, Washington is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (with 1 alternative high school). The schools in this area serve a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The standout school in the district is Granite Falls High School, which has the highest test scores, graduation rates, and SchoolDigger rankings compared to the other high schools. In contrast, Crossroads High School, an alternative high school, has significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and rankings. At the elementary level, Monte Cristo Elementary appears to be the strongest performer, with higher test scores than the district and state averages.
The Granite Falls School District as a whole is ranked 193 out of 247 districts in Washington and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating the district is underperforming compared to other districts in the state. This disparity in performance between the highest and lowest performing schools, as well as the overall district struggles, suggest a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the lower-performing schools and address the socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the achievement gaps.
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