The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Monument Elementary
Monument Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Quincy, a small city in Grant County where agriculture and data-center technology meet. The town sits on State Route 28 north of Interstate 90, with a traditional grid pattern and a modest downtown. Quincy is home to major data centers operated by Microsoft, Yahoo, Dell, and Intuit, drawn by abundant hydroelectric power, alongside a long-standing agricultural economy built on potatoes, wheat, timothy grass, orchards, and vineyards. The population is overwhelmingly Hispanic, young, and family-oriented, and the city has grown steadily over recent decades, driven by data-center expansion and continued agricultural development. The district has added new school options, including Ancient Lakes Elementary and Quincy Innovation Academy Big Picture, which broadens alternative pathways for families.
Monument Elementary is a regular public school that is part of the Quincy School District. The student body is small for its grade band, and the composition is heavily Hispanic, with a noticeable share of white students and very few students identifying as two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that places the school in a higher-need context. English learner and special education counts are not reported in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results come from Washington’s Smarter Balanced assessments for English language arts and math, and the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science for fifth graders. Across tested grades, proficiency in English language arts was mixed. Fourth graders posted the strongest result, while third and fifth graders showed lower proficiency. In math, fourth graders had a stronger share meeting the bar than third graders, and fifth graders showed the lowest proficiency of any tested grade. Science proficiency for fifth graders was below typical levels. Compared with other schools across Grant County, Monument Elementary’s overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint of the county’s districts, placing it in a softer position relative to its neighbors. Since only one year of assessment data is available, it is not possible to see whether these results represent a change from prior performance.
The school’s grade band means there is no graduation rate to report, as Monument does not serve high school grades. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the available information. Course access, staffing ratios, and discipline data were not provided, so a parent may want to seek those details directly from the school or district.
Quincy has a modest housing market by state standards. Housing values in the area are notably lower than the Washington state benchmark, though they have seen a slight increase over the past year. The town’s growth trajectory, supported by data-center investment and new electrical substations under construction, suggests continued demand for housing and services. The town is also the nearest service hub to the Gorge Amphitheatre, which brings seasonal visitors.
The school building sits within Quincy’s compact footprint, where schools and civic functions are integrated into the community rather than placed on remote campuses. The district has added capacity with Ancient Lakes Elementary, a new K-5 school, which may affect attendance boundaries or program options for families considering Monument. For a family looking at this school, the key considerations are the heavily Hispanic, high-need student body; the below-midpoint proficiency results relative to the county; and the context of a small, growing agricultural-tech town with a district that is expanding its school offerings. The available data gives a picture of a school serving a community with substantial economic need, where academic outcomes are a soft spot that a parent may want to explore further with the school or district.
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