Summary:
Zip code 98439, located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, contains one public elementary school, Carter Lake Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 420 students in the Clover Park School District.
Carter Lake Elementary consistently performs above the average for its Clover Park School District, with 52% of students proficient in English and 44% proficient in math, the latter of which is also above the Washington state average. The school shows a particular strength in English Language Arts, where student proficiency improves significantly from 3rd to 5th grade. However, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years even as test scores have remained stable, suggesting other schools are improving at a faster pace.
With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1 and per-student spending above the national average, the school is well-resourced. Serving a military-connected community, nearly half of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. A notable area for attention is math performance, which declines between 3rd and 5th grade, contrasting with the strong growth seen in English. Overall, the school serves its unique community with academic results that outpace its district.
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