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Garrison Middle School

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Garrison Middle School ranks 246 th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

246^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 514 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Washington middle schools

Summary

Garrison Middle School is a public school serving 546 students in grades 6–8 in Walla Walla, Washington, as part of Walla Walla Public Schools. The school has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio and a relatively high-need enrollment, with 66.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. Its latest statewide ranking placed it 246th out of 514 Washington middle schools, in the 52nd percentile.

Academically, Garrison’s strongest current area is science. In 2025–26, 51.09% of students were proficient in science, slightly above the state rate and well ahead of Pioneer Middle School and Prescott Middle School. Science proficiency rose more than 10 percentage points from the previous year. Math proficiency was 37.57%, modestly above the district rate but below the state rate, with 8th-grade math the clearest area for attention. English language arts proficiency was 44.15%, nearly identical to the district but 8.66 points below Washington’s rate. ELA results have remained near 44% for the past three years.

Garrison currently compares favorably with nearby schools. It outperformed Pioneer by about 7–8 percentage points in ELA, math, and science, despite similar lunch-rate and enrollment conditions. Results were also close to those at John Sager Middle School: Garrison led in math, Sager had a slight ELA advantage, and the schools were essentially tied in science. Garrison’s ranking improved from the 45th percentile in 2024–25 to the 52nd percentile most recently. Other positive signs include gradual math improvement and a strong latest effectiveness ranking for special education students. Parents may want to ask how the school plans to sustain its science gains, strengthen ELA, address 8th-grade math, and support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

546

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,932

Per pupil spending ?

66.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362-3996

(509) 527-3040

District: Walla Walla Public Schools

Students who attend Garrison Middle School usually attend:

High:

Walla Walla High School

Feeder schools for Garrison Middle School:

Elementary:	Prospect Point Elementary
	Sharpstein Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.3%

White:

43.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2013 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Washington median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Washington avg48%

246^th of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Walla Walla Public Schools

137^th of 238Walla Walla Public Schools among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	246 of 514	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.9	293 of 534	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.9	278 of 535	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.1	248 of 539	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.0	298 of 541	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.9	323 of 529	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	308 of 512	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.8	252 of 435	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.1	315 of 443	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.6	313 of 498	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.4	342 of 497	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.0	225 of 492	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.5	273 of 483	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.0	296 of 476	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	32.8	325 of 466	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.2	260 of 463	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.7	253 of 449	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	40.9	272 of 425	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	46.3	236 of 421	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	222 of 443	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.9	299 of 471	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	288 of 464	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.9	237 of 464	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.1	300 of 479	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	286 of 469	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	239 of 452	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	219 of 347	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.9	264 of 347	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.7	269 of 344	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	223 of 336	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.8	277 of 360	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.3	297 of 353	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.7	280 of 344	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	42.5	260 of 453	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.2	227 of 457	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	199 of 455	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.7	235 of 463	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.4	386 of 475	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.3	392 of 458	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	390 of 448	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	44.2	242 of 454	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.1	255 of 472	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.8	213 of 466	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	206 of 470	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.0	249 of 480	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	289 of 476	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	288 of 453	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	67.7	67 of 244	72.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	86 of 226	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.8	108 of 186	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.4	149 of 167	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.8	195 of 199	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	18.0	201 of 210	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.4	201 of 268	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	122 of 453	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	64.5	152 of 488	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.0	94 of 486	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	125 of 488	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.1	164 of 488	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.9	153 of 480	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.1	151 of 470	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	153 of 325	52.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)73rd percentile+21 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)73rd percentile+19 vs school

Special Education (2026)62nd percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)50th percentile~ school

Male (2026)47th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)37th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science51%~ state avg

English Language Arts44%-9 vs state

Math38%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Garrison Middle School	Public	6-8	906 Chase St	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 527-3040	546	31	17.5	66.8%	238 (43.6%)	8 (1.5%)	269 (49.3%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.0%)	47.8	246^th of 514 public middle schools	52.1%		41.9	293^rd of 534 public middle schools	45.1%	47	51.1	51.1	42.9	46.8	42.7	44.2	40.5	40.1	32.6	37.6	$18,932	$1,569	$17,363
Pioneer Middle School	Public	6-8	450 Bridge St	Walla Walla	99362	Walla Walla County	Walla Walla Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 527-3050	601	32	18.9	66.2%	309 (51.4%)	5 (0.8%)	252 (41.9%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	31.8	343^rd of 514 public middle schools	33.3%		30.3	373^rd of 534 public middle schools	30.1%	30	43.6	43.6	31.5	37.1	41.3	36.4	27.6	31.4	33.2	30.6	$17,490	$1,608	$15,883
John Sager Middle School	Public	6-8	1775 South College Avenue	College Place	99324	Walla Walla County	College Place School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 525-5300	334	23	14.5	49.1%	157 (47.0%)	3 (0.9%)	148 (44.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.7%)	45.6	265^th of 514 public middle schools	48.4%		51.8	234^th of 534 public middle schools	56.2%	31	51.2	51.2	45.5	41.2	48.9	45.4	34.0	27.2	40.6	34.3	$18,099	$1,109	$16,990
Prescott Middle School	Public	6-8	207 S. A Street	Prescott	99348	Walla Walla County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 849-2217	38	4	9.7	65.8%	11 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	29.7	360^th of 514 public middle schools	30.0%					(n/a)	37.5	37.5	34.8	36.4	25.0	32.0	47.8	27.3	25.0	36.0	$27,857	$684	$27,173

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrison Middle School

What high school do graduates of Garrison Middle School attend?

Students who attend Garrison Middle School usually go on to attend Walla Walla High School

What is the racial makeup of Garrison Middle School?

Students at Garrison Middle School are 49% Hispanic, 44% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Garrison Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 546 students attended Garrison Middle School.

What district is Garrison Middle School in?

Walla Walla Public Schools

Is Garrison Middle School a good school?

Garrison Middle School ranks 246^th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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