Summary:
This analysis focuses on the single elementary school, Raymond Elementary School, serving about 245 students in grades K-6 within the Raymond School District, a district facing significant academic challenges statewide.
Raymond Elementary School stands out as a point of strength within its district, consistently outperforming district averages in all subjects. The school shows a particularly strong upward trend, improving its state ranking from the 20th percentile to the 44th percentile over the last three years. A notable strength is 6th Grade English, where proficiency significantly exceeds both district and state averages, suggesting highly effective instruction in the upper grades.
Despite serving a student population with high economic need, the school's performance is steadily improving. However, when compared to Washington state averages, there is room for growth, especially in science and math. The school's high per-student spending indicates a significant investment in education, which appears to be contributing to its positive trajectory and its ability to outperform the broader Raymond School District.
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