Grand Mound Elementary
Rochester, WA · Rochester School District
Regular public school · Grades 3-5 · Rural, fringe
607th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
7710 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98579
(360)273-5512NCES ID 530747001116Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Grand Mound Elementary 607th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 481 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 512 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 58.0% | ▼ 16.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 30.3% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 7.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $524K in zip 98579 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Grand Mound Elementary in?
Grand Mound Elementary is part of the Rochester School District district in Rochester, Washington.
Is Grand Mound Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Grand Mound Elementary 607th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Grand Mound Elementary?
White 58%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 8%, American Indian 3% (512 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Grand Mound Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98579 is $524K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.