Summary:
The Elma School District consists of five schools serving about 1,700 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including traditional, alternative, and virtual options, and it ranks in the middle of Washington state districts with a 3-star rating.
Among the traditional schools, Elma High School stands out for its strong English proficiency and excellent graduation rate, while Elma Elementary School is the largest and performs well in science. However, the district faces a consistent challenge with math scores, which are below the state average at every school. Performance varies significantly between school types, with the traditional Elma Middle School showing steady improvement in English through the grades, while the alternative East Grays Harbor Open Doors has a very low graduation rate and the online Eagle Virtual Sky Academy has low English proficiency.
Key takeaways for parents include notable strengths in English and graduation at the high school level, but a clear need for math support across all grades. The alternative and virtual schools serve important roles but show very different results from the traditional schools, with much higher dropout rates at East Grays Harbor Open Doors. The district's overall middle ranking reflects this mix of solid performance in traditional settings alongside significant struggles in alternative programs.
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