Summary:
The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District serves the Cle Elum, Washington area with four public schools: an elementary (PK-5), a middle (6-8), and two high schools (9-12), educating just over 1,000 students in a district ranked in the top quarter statewide.
Families will find consistent, 3-star rated traditional schools, with notable strengths in specific areas. Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary is the largest school and shows impressive growth in English and exceptional 5th-grade science scores. Cle Elum Roslyn High School stands out for its very high graduation rates and strong English proficiency. In contrast, Swiftwater Alternative High School serves a smaller, higher-needs population with a different academic profile. The district faces a clear challenge in math, as scores decline significantly from elementary to middle school at Walter Strom Middle School and into high school.
Overall, the district provides stable educational quality with excellent graduation outcomes and a particular focus on science success. Resources are spread fairly evenly across schools. Parents should note the pronounced math performance gap in the later grades, which is a key area the district is likely addressing, while also recognizing the strong support systems that help nearly all students at the traditional high school earn their diploma.
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