Summary:
The city of Toutle, Washington, is served by two public schools, Toutle Lake Elementary (grades K-6) and Toutle Lake High School (grades 7-12), both part of the Toutle Lake School District in a small, rural community.
When comparing the two schools, Toutle Lake Elementary generally shows stronger academic performance than the high school. The elementary school has improved its statewide ranking in recent years and its 5th-grade science scores actually exceed the state average. In contrast, Toutle Lake High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Washington high schools, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science significantly below state averages, though it does maintain a graduation rate close to the state norm and has historically had a lower dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable performance gap between the elementary and high school, with middle school grades (7th and 8th) showing particular weakness. The elementary school's strength in science is a bright spot that doesn't carry over to later grades. Both schools spend more per student than the national average, but the district as a whole is ranked in the bottom quartile statewide, indicating broader challenges. Parents may want to inquire about supports for the transition to middle school and the successful elementary science curriculum.
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