Manson Elementary

Manson Elementary is a public K-5 school serving 289 students in the Manson School District, a district that performs above the state average, located in a community with high economic need where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school has shown remarkable improvement over the last decade, climbing from being ranked in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools to performing near the state median, a positive trajectory not seen in all nearby schools. However, this overall progress masks significant differences in how student groups perform; for instance, there is a wide gap in state test scores between different subgroups, indicating the school's strategies may not be reaching all children equally. Furthermore, student performance in subjects like math shows unusual patterns, with strong scores in 3rd grade dropping sharply in 4th and 5th grades, a trend more pronounced here than at comparison schools like Waterville Elementary or Pateros Elementary.

Compared to similar schools in the region, such as Orondo Elementary and Middle School, Manson achieves its academic outcomes with significantly lower spending per student, suggesting efficient use of resources. The school's main challenges are addressing the uneven performance across grades and ensuring all student groups benefit from the school's improvement. Its demonstrated capacity for growth over the past ten years suggests it is well-positioned to tackle these focused areas.