Summary:
This analysis covers five elementary schools (grades K-6) within the Centralia School District in Washington, a district that overall ranks in the state's lower percentiles.
Among these schools, Washington Elementary School stands out as the district's top performer, with the highest state ranking and the strongest test scores in math and English. Edison Elementary follows as the second-highest ranked, showing particular strength in upper-grade English. In contrast, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary has the lowest ranking and proficiency rates in the group. Fords Prairie Elementary and Oakview Elementary School fall in the middle, with Fords Prairie showing a relative strength in science proficiency.
All schools serve a high-need population, but the success of Washington and Edison demonstrates that strong academic outcomes are achievable within this context. Notably, Washington Elementary has shown significant improvement in its state ranking over recent years. Parents should be aware that performance can vary widely between grade levels at individual schools, and that higher per-student spending or smaller class sizes in this district do not automatically correlate with better academic results.
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