Summary:
Waitsburg School District in rural southeastern Washington contains one public elementary school, Waitsburg Elementary School, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 148 students for the 2024-2025 school year.
This single school stands out for its strong and improving academic performance, consistently scoring above both the Waitsburg School District and Washington state averages in English, math, and especially science, where 73.7% of fifth graders are proficient. The school has shown remarkable progress, climbing from the 66th to the 77th percentile in statewide rankings over just two years and earning a 4-star rating. This success is notable given that nearly half of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and the overall district ranks in the 30th percentile statewide.
Key insights for parents include the school's exceptional strength in science instruction and a positive trajectory of improvement. While performance is strong across grades, there is variation, with fourth-grade math being a particular highlight. The school achieves these outcomes with a student-teacher ratio of about 20-to-1 and per-student spending near the state average, indicating efficient use of resources. For families in the area, Waitsburg Elementary represents a high-performing option that is exceeding expectations within its broader district context.
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