Summary:
Cusick School District in Washington contains one elementary school, Bess Herian Elementary, serving grades K-5 with 134 students in a high-need area where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Bess Herian Elementary stands out for its impressive and rapid improvement, climbing from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in just two years. The school now performs at or above state averages in English and Math, a significant achievement given the economic challenges many students face. This progress within the Cusick School District is a strong positive indicator of the school's current direction and effectiveness.
Key strengths include exceptional fourth-grade scores and a favorable student-teacher ratio. The main area for attention is a sharp drop in math proficiency in fifth grade, which the school will likely focus on. While science scores are slightly below the state average, the school's overall trajectory is positive, showing it is successfully translating resources into student growth and making it a core part of the Cusick School District community.
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