Summary:
This analysis covers six public schools in the Hoquiam School District (zip code 98550), serving about 1,566 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a community with high economic need, where the district ranks in the bottom 7% statewide.
Among these schools, Hoquiam High School stands out for its science proficiency, which exceeds the state average, and for having the highest graduation rate. In contrast, Hoquiam Homelink School, the district's alternative school, faces significant challenges with the lowest test scores, lowest graduation rate, and highest student-to-teacher ratio. The elementary schools, including Emerson Elementary which has the smallest class sizes and highest per-student spending, show early-grade math proficiency that declines sharply by middle and high school.
Overall, while the Hoquiam School District faces academic struggles, particularly in math, there are pockets of strength. The high school's performance in science and graduation suggests some effective programs, but the steep drop in math proficiency through the grades and the acute challenges at the alternative school indicate areas needing focused support and resources to improve outcomes for all students.
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