Summary:
The seven public schools in zip code 98528 (Belfair, WA), serving grades Pre-K through 12 within the North Mason School District, serve a high-need community in a district that ranks in the bottom 11th percentile statewide.
Among these schools, North Mason Senior High School shows positive momentum with an improving state ranking and the area's highest graduation rate, while Belfair Elementary stands out for having the strongest math and science scores in the district. The North Mason Homelink Program, an alternative school, achieves notably high English proficiency despite very low per-student spending.
However, the area faces significant academic challenges, with most schools performing below state averages, especially in mathematics. James A. Taylor High School has severe struggles with graduation and dropout rates despite high funding, highlighting complex educational needs. Parents should note the wide variation in performance and resources between schools serving different grade levels and student populations within the same district.
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