Summary:
The 98520 zip code area is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Aberdeen School District, except for Wishkah Valley Elementary/High School which is part of the Wishkah Valley School District. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools like McDermoth Elementary and Central Park Elementary performing well above district and state averages, while others like Robert Gray Elementary and Miller Junior High lag behind significantly.
The area also faces high levels of economic disadvantage, with schools reporting free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 60.94% to 95.33%, indicating the need to address socioeconomic factors in improving student success. The data set includes a mix of traditional public schools, alternative schools, and a virtual school, with varying performance outcomes, suggesting the need to closely examine the effectiveness of different educational models in serving the diverse needs of students in the area.
While there is no clear correlation between spending per student and academic performance, the data does show that the schools with the highest and lowest spending per student, Hopkins Elementary and Grays Harbor Academy respectively, have some of the most divergent outcomes, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to effective use of funding.
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