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Best Schools in 99161, WA
99161, WA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,711 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 99161 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99161, WA
The top high schools in 99161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pullman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pullman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 896 Students
2. Palouse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palouse School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
3. Colfax High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
4. Garfield At Palouse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99161, WA
The top middle schools in 99161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pullman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 31 Students
3. Palouse At Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palouse School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99161, WA
The top elementary schools in 99161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leonard M Jennings Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 294 Students
2. Kamiak Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pullman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
3. Palouse Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palouse School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students
4. Garfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Garfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99161, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99161, WA has a total population of 1,375 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99161, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99161, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99161, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99161, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99161, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99161, WA
How many schools are in 99161, WA?
99161, WA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,711 students in total.
How do schools in 99161 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 99161 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 99161 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99161?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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