Summary:
The Kiona-Benton City School District contains one elementary school, Kiona-Benton City Elementary, which serves about 620 students from Pre-K through 5th grade.
This school has consistently ranked in the bottom 4% of all Washington elementary schools for the last three years, a trend that mirrors the district's own ranking in the bottom 2% statewide. Academic proficiency is significantly below state averages, with only about 20% of students proficient in English and math, compared to over 50% and 40% respectively across Washington. A notable finding is that these low scores occur alongside a relatively low rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is unusual compared to typical statewide patterns.
Performance trends by grade show concerning declines, especially in 5th grade math where proficiency drops to 13%. Despite per-student spending above the national average and a manageable class size, academic outcomes have remained persistently low, suggesting district-wide challenges. For parents, this indicates that students in the area are consistently underperforming compared to their peers across the state, and the issues appear deeply rooted rather than isolated to a single grade or subject.
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