Summary:
The 98056 zip code area in Washington is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. While some schools in the area, such as Hazelwood Elementary and Vera Risdon Middle School, consistently perform well above the state average, others, like Highlands Elementary, face significant challenges with low test scores and high rates of students from low-income families.
The data reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic factors, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and student academic performance. Schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Hazelwood Elementary and Vera Risdon Middle School, tend to have the highest test scores, while Highlands Elementary, with the highest free/reduced lunch rate, has the lowest test scores. The district's efforts to address equity through resource allocation, such as higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at Highlands Elementary, suggest a focus on providing additional support for the school's student population.
The data also highlights the challenges faced by the area's alternative high school, Ella Baker High School (Open Doors), which has a low four-year graduation rate and a high dropout rate. This underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to help students at alternative schools succeed. Overall, the analysis of the school data in the 98056 zip code area reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with a clear need for continued efforts to address equity and support the diverse student population in the region.
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