Summary:
Custer, Washington is served by a single public elementary school, Custer Elementary, which educates 392 students in grades K-5 within the broader Ferndale School District.
Custer Elementary shows notable strengths in math and science, outperforming the district average in math and scoring close to the state average in science. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined significantly over the past year, dropping from the 55th to the 39th percentile. Performance varies considerably by grade, with fourth graders performing strongest and fifth graders showing a notable drop in math proficiency. The school invests substantial resources, spending over $20,000 per student.
As the only school in the community, it provides the foundational education for all local children before they likely attend middle school elsewhere in the Ferndale School District. Parents should note that while the school faces challenges common to schools with higher economic need, it maintains specific academic strengths within its district context, though the recent decline in ranking is an area that may warrant attention from school leadership.
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