Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks 149 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palouse at Garfield Middle School is a public middle school located in Palouse, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 30 students. The school is part of the Garfield School District, which is ranked 54 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palouse at Garfield Middle School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, where it outperforms the state average. The school's female and White student subgroups have especially strong results, ranking 9th and 8th, respectively, out of all Washington middle schools. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with minimal racial diversity, which may impact the educational experience. Additionally, the school has seen significant fluctuations in its per-student spending, ranging from $149 to $7,702 over the past few years, potentially affecting the resources and support available to students.

While Palouse at Garfield Middle School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, it is interesting to note that the nearby Lincoln Middle School, which is part of the Pullman School District, also consistently performs well and has a higher overall ranking. This suggests that the surrounding school districts in the area may be providing a strong educational environment for their students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161-8780

(509) 635-1331

District: Palouse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,280

Students who attend Palouse at Garfield Middle School usually attend:

High:

Palouse High School

Feeder schools for Palouse at Garfield Middle School:

Elementary:

Palouse Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 2.5

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

American Indian:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), American Indian (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palouse at Garfield Middle School is $7,280.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palouse at Garfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palouse at Garfield Middle School 149^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Palouse at Garfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Palouse School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palouse School District 54^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Palouse at Garfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2005	61.71	157^th	425	63.1%
2006	54.03	197^th	449	56.1%
2007	51.76	223^rd	463	51.8%
2008	47.43	244^th	466	47.6%
2009	59.24	177^th	476	62.8%
2010	71.07	111^th	483	77.0%
2011	66.20	134^th	492	72.8%
2012	39.19	325^th	497	34.6%
2013	29.05	380^th	498	23.7%
2015	57.24	177^th	445	60.2%
2016	52.89	202^nd	443	54.4%
2017	45.35	236^th	435	45.7%
2018	59.22	166^th	437	62.0%
2019	72.43	121^st	512	76.4%
2021	80.02	94^th	529	82.2%
2022	72.70	128^th	541	76.3%
2024	68.11	149^th	535	72.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Palouse at Garfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.79	9^th	469	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Palouse at Garfield Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	51.03	233^rd	470	50.4%
2021	97.08	8^th	480	98.3%
2022	77.19	89^th	488	81.8%
2024	67.00	138^th	486	71.6%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	63	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	65
2005	54	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
2006	41	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	43
2007	38	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	41
2008	35	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	40
2009	40	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	46
2010	49	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	54
2011	41	0	0	0	0	2	0	43
2012	36	0	2	0	0	1	0	39
2013	26	0	5	1	0	2	0	34
2014	32	0	6	1	0	2	0	41
2015	28	0	5	1	0	2	0	36
2016	31	1	4	0	0	1	0	37
2017	37	0	4	0	0	2	0	43
2018	34	0	4	0	0	4	0	42
2019	35	0	3	0	0	3	0	41
2020	30	0	0	0	0	4	0	34
2021	25	0	0	0	0	5	0	30
2022	33	0	1	2	0	1	0	37
2023	27	0	0	3	0	0	0	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	65	0.0	n/a	n/a
2005	56	n/a	n/a	0
2006	43	0.0	n/a	0
2007	41	0.0	n/a	0
2008	40	n/a	n/a	0
2009	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	54	n/a	n/a	31.4
2011	43	n/a	n/a	27.9
2012	39	n/a	n/a	35.9
2013	34	n/a	n/a	35.3
2014	41	n/a	n/a	39
2015	36	14.0	2.5	38.9
2016	37	n/a	n/a	29.7
2017	43	n/a	n/a	25.6
2018	42	0.0	n/a	35.7
2019	41	n/a	n/a	36.6
2020	34	n/a	n/a	29.4
2021	30	n/a	n/a	23.3
2022	37	n/a	n/a	27
2023	30	0.0	n/a	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	65	0.0	n/a	n/a
2005	56	n/a	n/a	0
2006	43	0.0	n/a	0
2007	41	0.0	n/a	0
2008	40	n/a	n/a	0
2009	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	54	n/a	n/a	31.4
2011	43	n/a	n/a	27.9
2012	39	n/a	n/a	35.9
2013	34	n/a	n/a	35.3
2014	41	n/a	n/a	39
2015	36	14.0	2.5	38.9
2016	37	n/a	n/a	29.7
2017	43	n/a	n/a	25.6
2018	42	0.0	n/a	35.7
2019	41	n/a	n/a	36.6
2020	34	n/a	n/a	29.4
2021	30	n/a	n/a	23.3
2022	37	n/a	n/a	27
2023	30	0.0	n/a	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palouse at Garfield Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$554 (15.4%)	$3,035 (84.6%)	$3,589
2020	n/a	$149 (100.0%)	$149
2021	$52 (0.7%)	$7,649 (99.3%)	$7,702
2022	$111 (1.5%)	$7,169 (98.5%)	$7,280

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 512 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 541 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	66.7	60	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse School District)	66.7	60	6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	57.8	47.9	9.9%
6th Grade Math (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	41.7	64.3	22.6%
6th Grade Math (Palouse School District)	41.7	64.3	22.6%
6th Grade Math (Washington)	47.7	35.9	11.8%
7th Grade Math (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	54.6	40	14.6%
7th Grade Math (Palouse School District)	54.6	40	14.6%
7th Grade Math (Washington)	49.9	38.6	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	86.7	61.5	25.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse School District)	86.7	61.5	25.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	59.6	52.3	7.3%
8th Grade Math (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	60	23.1	36.9%
8th Grade Math (Palouse School District)	60	23.1	36.9%
8th Grade Math (Washington)	47.2	34.3	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	86.7	53.9	32.8%
8th Grade Science (Palouse School District)	86.7	53.9	32.8%
8th Grade Science (Washington)	53.1	42.7	10.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	73.7	71.9	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Palouse School District)	74.5	62.5	12%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)	61	52.9	8.1%
All Grades Math (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	52.6	31.3	21.4%
All Grades Math (Palouse School District)	55.1	39.2	15.9%
All Grades Math (Washington)	50.1	41	9%
All Grades Science (Palouse at Garfield Middle School)	86.7	53.9	32.8%
All Grades Science (Palouse School District)	65	60	5%
All Grades Science (Washington)	52.7	49.2	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	41	30	26.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	27	22.9%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	30%	6.6%

Schools Near Palouse at Garfield Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palouse at Garfield Middle School	Public	6-8	600 E Alder Street	Palouse	99161	Whitman County	Palouse School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 635-1331	30	0		30.0%	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.1	149^th of 535 public middle schools	72.1%					(n/a)	68.8	68.8		66.7	62.5	62.9		33.3	35.7	36.4	$7,280	$111	$7,169
Garfield Middle School	Public	6-8	810 N Third Street	Garfield	99130	Whitman County	Garfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 878-1921	31	5	5.9	45.2%	30 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.1	187^th of 535 public middle schools	65.0%		69.5	141^st of 539 public middle schools	73.8%	46	36.4	36.4			66.7	51.9			41.7	25.9	$42,684	$1,546	$41,138
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	315 SE Crestview	Pullman	99163	Whitman County	Pullman School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 334-3411	593	36	16.5	37.9%	380 (64.1%)	12 (2.0%)	90 (15.2%)	43 (7.3%)	5 (0.8%)	6 (1.0%)	48 (8.1%)	83.6	80^th of 535 public middle schools	85.0%		85.3	71^st of 539 public middle schools	86.8%	9	60.2	60.2	59.2	65.8	62.4	62.4	59.7	59.0	61.1	59.9	$14,132	$947	$13,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Palouse at Garfield Middle School

Is Palouse at Garfield Middle School a good school?

Palouse at Garfield Middle School ranks 149^th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Palouse at Garfield Middle School attend?

Students who attend Palouse at Garfield Middle School usually go on to attend Palouse High School

What district is Palouse at Garfield Middle School in?

Palouse School District

How many students attend Palouse at Garfield Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Palouse at Garfield Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Palouse at Garfield Middle School?

Students at Palouse at Garfield Middle School are 90% White, 10% American Indian.

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