Summary:
This analysis covers 19 elementary schools within the Pasco School District in Washington, serving grades from PK-8, with most being traditional K-5 or PK-5 schools, alongside STEM-focused and online learning options.
Academic performance varies widely across the district, with Ruth Livingston Elementary standing out as the top performer, earning 4 stars with proficiency rates well above district averages, followed by Edwin Markham Elementary (3 stars). In contrast, several schools, including Rowena Chess Elementary and Captain Gray STEM Elementary, rank at the state's bottom with 0 stars. Notably, STEM designations do not guarantee success, as results range from the strong Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary to the struggling Captain Gray.
The online schools present a mixed picture: Internet Pasco Academy of Learning shows surprisingly strong academic results, while Pasco Innovative Experiences and e-Learning struggles. A clear pattern emerges where schools with lower rates of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch consistently achieve higher academic rankings, indicating a significant socioeconomic correlation with student outcomes across the district.
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