Summary:
The 98373 zip code area in Puyallup, Washington is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 93 out of 249 school districts in the state.
Among the standout schools in the area, Woodland Elementary ranks 306 out of 1,169 elementary schools in Washington and has a 4-star rating, with strong academic performance, including over 60% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math, and an impressive 85.71% proficiency rate in Science. Gov John Rogers High School also stands out, ranking 180 out of 442 high schools in the state with a 3-star rating, a high 91.9% four-year graduation rate, and academic performance above the district and state averages.
The alternative schools in the area, Puyallup Online Academy/POA and Puyallup Open Doors/POD, face unique challenges, with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional schools. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch and the academic performance of the schools, with the higher-poverty schools generally underperforming compared to their lower-poverty counterparts.
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