Summary:
The White Pass School District in Randle, WA, consists of two schools serving 352 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community with high rates of economic disadvantage.
Families will find that White Pass Elementary School (K-6) shows some academic strengths, particularly in 5th grade mathematics where students outperform the state average, a notable achievement given the school's high poverty rate. In contrast, White Pass Junior Senior High School (7-12) has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking over the past few years and its academic proficiency trails state averages, though it maintains a smaller student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the elementary school.
Across the district, academic proficiency in core subjects is consistently below state averages, but a key strength is the high school's graduation rate, which exceeds the state average. This indicates strong systems for supporting students through to completion, even when academic mastery is a challenge. Both schools show similar performance patterns, suggesting district-wide factors at play, and parents should note the concerning performance drop in middle school mathematics.
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