Evergreen Elementary is a public elementary school in Spanaway, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Bethel School District. With a diverse student population, Evergreen Elementary has seen a decline in its academic performance and statewide ranking in recent years, raising concerns about the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
Evergreen Elementary's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 46.15% in English Language Arts and 37.31% in Math, compared to the district's 48.66% in ELA and 35.44% in Math, and the state's 52.86% in ELA and 41.04% in Math. The school's performance in science is also below the district and state averages. Interestingly, Evergreen Elementary ranks highly for its African American students, but significantly lower for White students and students of two or more races, indicating a need for a more equitable and inclusive approach to education.
Despite a substantial increase in per-student spending at Evergreen Elementary, from $10,673 in 2019-2020 to $19,108 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has continued to decline. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school and district must examine how the additional resources are being utilized to effectively address the specific needs of the diverse student population. Comparing Evergreen Elementary to nearby schools like Clover Creek Elementary and Naches Trail Elementary, which generally outperform Evergreen in academic assessments and have higher statewide rankings, could provide valuable insights for improving the school's performance.
Bethel School District
Evergreen Elementary ranks 712th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Evergreen Elementary are 31% White, 24% Two or more races, 22% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Evergreen Elementary.
Students who attend Evergreen Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Cedarcrest Middle SchoolHigh : Spanaway Lake High School