Summary:
Zip code 98014 in Carnation, WA, is served by five public schools within the highly-ranked Riverview School District, offering programs from preschool through 12th grade across two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative school.
Families will find notable differences in performance among these schools. Stillwater Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, with test scores well above state averages, especially in math and science. Tolt Middle School shows positive improvement and is a strong middle school option. In contrast, Carnation Elementary School, despite having the highest per-student spending and smallest class sizes, has lower academic rankings than its counterpart.
There are areas for concern, particularly at the secondary level. Clip high school reports a lower graduation rate and a higher dropout rate than the state average. The alternative school, Parade, shows a stark imbalance with strong English scores but very low math proficiency. Overall, while the district provides a strong foundation, parents should carefully compare individual schools, as strengths in elementary science and math do not consistently carry through to higher grades.
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