Summary:
Zip code 98577 in Raymond, Washington, is served by two public elementary schools—Raymond Elementary School and Willapa Elementary—enrolling a total of 385 students in grades K-6 and K-5, respectively, across the Raymond School District and Willapa Valley School District.
Comparing the two, Willapa Elementary generally stands out with a higher state ranking, a consistent 3-star rating, and a notably lower student-teacher ratio. Its most exceptional performance is in science, where 76% of students are proficient, far exceeding both the state average and Raymond Elementary School's 38% proficiency. Raymond Elementary School, while having a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, shows a strong positive trajectory, having improved its state ranking significantly over the past few years from the 20th to the 44th percentile.
For parents, key considerations include Willapa Elementary's consistent performance and smaller class sizes, while Raymond Elementary School demonstrates impressive improvement and outperforms its own district averages in all core subjects. Both schools have similar per-student spending. The dramatic difference in science achievement suggests families may want to explore the specific programs at each school, and Raymond's improving ranking indicates effective strategies are in place to support student growth.
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