Summary:
The East Valley School District (Spokane) in Washington serves about 3,200 students across nine schools, including five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative programs, with academic performance that varies significantly across its campuses.
Among the district's traditional schools, Continuous Curriculum School stands out as the highest performer, achieving the best test scores in English, math, and science with the second-lowest per-student spending. In contrast, Trent School faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates and the highest percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. East Valley Middle School has shown impressive recent improvement, jumping over 120 spots in state rankings, while East Valley High School maintains a strong 89.4% graduation rate despite test scores that are below state averages.
Overall, the district's test scores lag behind Washington state averages, particularly in science. The alternative programs, EV Parent Partnership and EV Online, offer different models with mixed academic results. The data suggests that factors beyond funding, such as specific school practices and student-teacher ratios, play a key role in student outcomes within the district.
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