Summary:
The Kiona-Benton City School District in Benton City, Washington, consists of three schools serving grades PK-12, which together rank in the bottom tier of districts statewide.
Within the district, Kiona-Benton City High School is the strongest performer, with the highest graduation rate and the best scores in English and science, though it still lags behind state averages. Kiona-Benton City Middle School faces the most significant challenges, ranking in the lowest percentile for middle schools in Washington with particularly low math proficiency. Kiona-Benton City Elementary shows variable performance, with student proficiency in subjects like math dropping sharply between 4th and 5th grade.
Overall, the district's students test significantly below state averages in all core subjects, with the largest gap in English. A concerning trend is the steep decline in math skills as students progress from elementary to middle school. Despite these academic struggles, the high school's graduation rate is relatively close to the state average, suggesting a focus is needed on improving core academic proficiency throughout all grade levels to better prepare students.
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