Summary:
The Manson School District operates three public schools on the north shore of Lake Chelan, serving a total of about 637 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a small, rural community with significant economic need.
Among the schools, Manson High School stands out as the district's strongest performer, boasting an impressive 95% graduation rate that far exceeds the state average and showing notable improvement in its statewide ranking. Manson Middle School has demonstrated the most dramatic recent progress, jumping from the 21st to the 57th percentile in statewide rankings in just one year. Manson Elementary has faced more challenges, consistently ranking lower than the other schools in the district, though it showed some recent recovery.
Academically, the district shows a pattern where student performance in English Language Arts tends to improve through the grades, with the high school outperforming the state, while math and science proficiency are areas of concern across all levels. Despite having favorable student-to-teacher ratios and spending above the state average per student, the district's test scores in math and science generally lag behind Washington averages, highlighting specific academic areas that may need targeted support.
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