Summary:
The city of Carnation, Washington, is served by five public schools within the highly-rated Riverview School District, covering grades from preschool through high school and enrolling about 1,660 students in a community with moderate economic need.
Among these schools, Stillwater Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, especially in math and science, while Carnation Elementary School has the most resources with the lowest student-teacher ratio and highest per-student spending. Tolt Middle School maintains stable, solid performance, though math scores dip from the elementary level, which is a common trend. The unique Parade alternative school serves a wide age range and achieves the highest English scores despite challenges in math.
Overall, the elementary and middle schools consistently outperform state averages, supported by the strong district. The main area of concern is Clip high school, which has a lower graduation rate and a notably high dropout rate, indicating it faces different challenges than the lower grades in the district.
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