Summary:
This analysis covers six public middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Evergreen School District (Clark) in Washington, revealing significant variation in academic performance and resources across the district.
Shahala Middle School stands out as the district's top performer, exceeding state averages in English, math, and science and earning a 3-star rating, while also operating with the lowest per-student spending. Pacific Middle School is a consistent second, showing recent improvement in its statewide ranking. In contrast, Cascade Middle School and Covington Middle School face the greatest challenges, with the lowest proficiency rates and the highest per-student expenditures in the group.
Overall, the district's middle schools generally perform below Washington state averages. A clear pattern emerges where schools with lower rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, like Shahala, achieve higher test scores. Interestingly, higher spending does not correlate with better results in this district. Science is a relative strength, and most schools show a concerning decline in math skills from 6th to 8th grade. The stability of school rankings over recent years suggests these performance gaps are persistent.
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