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Schools in Granger · Granger School District

Granger’s public schools score below 85% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 17% of Granger’s students scored proficient, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Granger, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#276of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
28%
▼ 25 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
17%
▼ 23 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 0–4 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.2K
▼ 1% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.9
WA 17.7
Schools in town
3
1,438 students on the public path
In brief

Granger’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Granger’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,174 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Granger Middle School, then Granger High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Granger’s grade

D Test scoresC Graduation

C−: better than 15% of Washington school districts, #276 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 15%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (213)Better than 12%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 740 test results and a graduating class of 131 could put Granger anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Granger’s students in the tested grades sat them (737 in math, 743 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Granger, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Roosevelt ElementaryGranger School DistrictNo scores
5–8Granger Middle SchoolGranger School DistrictNo scores
9–12Granger High SchoolGranger School DistrictNo scores

Granger’s public schools are run by Granger School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Granger School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,438 students · 17.9 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,174WA $18,444 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading28%
State average 53.4% · 743 students tested
Math17%
State average 40.1% · 737 students tested

Granger vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Granger’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GrangerC−Granger

Every school in Granger

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Grangerby address
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
580 students17:1Rate it →
Granger Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
425 students18:1Rate it →
Granger High School
High · Grades 9–12
433 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Granger’s schools

Are Granger’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Granger children attend score below 85% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #276 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 12%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Granger in?

Granger School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,438 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Granger kids go to high school?

Granger High School, with 433 students.

What is Granger’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Granger School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Granger spend per student?

$18,174 in Granger School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.