Summary:
The Ocosta School District in Westport serves approximately 600 students across three schools: an elementary (PK-6), a junior-senior high school (7-12), and a small alternative K-12 program.
Among these, Ocosta Junior - Senior High stands out as the strongest performer, with a graduation rate and science scores that exceed state averages, and its statewide ranking has improved significantly over the past three years. In contrast, Ocosta Elementary School faces considerable challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools with test scores well below state averages in all subjects.
District-wide, math proficiency is a major concern, especially the sharp decline to just 15.9% in 10th grade, while English scores show improvement from elementary to high school. The district spends above the national average per student, and the high school's success in graduation and some subjects suggests effective strategies that could be examined to help address the elementary school's struggles and the significant math achievement gap across all grades.
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