Summary:
The city of Montesano, Washington is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools and 1 junior-senior high school. The schools in this area generally perform well, with Montesano Junior-Senior High consistently ranking in the top half of Washington high schools and Simpson Avenue Elementary earning a 4-star rating and placing in the top third of Washington elementary schools.
Montesano Junior-Senior High stands out for its impressive academic performance, with 80% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average. The school also boasts a strong 89.6% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 5.6% dropout rate. Meanwhile, Simpson Avenue Elementary excels in both English Language Arts and Math, with 65% and 75% of 3rd-graders, respectively, performing at or above proficiency levels.
While the schools in Montesano generally serve a predominantly white student population, they also have a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.31% at Montesano Junior-Senior High to 42.75% at Simpson Avenue Elementary. This suggests that the Montesano School District may face some socioeconomic challenges, which could be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying areas for improvement or additional support.
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