Summary:
Zip code 98359 in Port Orchard, Washington, contains one public elementary school, Olalla Elementary School, serving grades Pre-K through 5 within the South Kitsap School District.
Olalla Elementary is a consistent high-performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools for three consecutive years. The school demonstrates particular strength in math and science, where student proficiency rates are over 20 percentage points higher than the state average. Notably, the school achieves these strong outcomes while serving a student population where approximately 40% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
An analysis of grade-level trends shows students make significant academic growth during their time at the school, especially in English Language Arts, where third graders start below district averages but fifth graders finish well above them. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1 is favorable, and it operates as a standout within its district, which ranks in the 66th percentile statewide. Parents should note that after 5th grade, students will transition to middle schools outside this specific zip code.
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