Summary:
The Quincy School District in Washington consists of nine public schools serving about 3,100 students from elementary through high school, including alternative programs, in a high-needs community where academic performance lags significantly behind state averages.
Within the district, Quincy High School stands out for its strong 90% graduation rate, which is well above the state average, though its students struggle particularly with math proficiency. Among elementary schools, Mountain View Elementary consistently shows the strongest performance in math and science. The small Quincy Innovation Academy Big Picture program has the district's highest English proficiency, while the larger Quincy Innovation Academy faces significant challenges with low graduation and high dropout rates.
Overall, the district faces a pronounced math crisis, with proficiency rates far below the state average at all grade levels. Middle school performance is notably weak across subjects. There is no clear link between higher per-student spending and better outcomes, as seen at George Elementary, which has high spending but very low proficiency. Parents should note the paradox of strong high school graduation rates despite low test scores, and the potential of small, specialized programs like Big Picture to achieve academic success.
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