Summary:
The Elma School District in Washington has one elementary school, Elma Elementary School, serving about 688 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in a community with a high level of economic need, where nearly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Elma Elementary shows notable strengths in science and upper-grade math, where student proficiency rates exceed state averages. However, the school's overall state ranking has declined over the past three years, and it faces challenges in English Language Arts (ELA) and early-grade math, with proficiency in these areas generally below the state average. This mix of results indicates that while the school is effective in some subjects, there are specific areas, particularly in the younger grades, that require attention and support.
For parents, this means the school provides a solid foundation in science and shows that math skills improve significantly by 5th grade. The favorable student-teacher ratio suggests good classroom support. The key focus for school improvement will likely be on boosting early literacy and math skills to help reverse the recent slide in rankings and ensure all students build a strong academic base from the start of their elementary years.
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