Summary:
Zip code 98640 in the Ocean Park, Washington area is served by a single public school, Ocean Park Elementary, which educates students in grades 3 through 5 within the Ocean Beach School District.
Ocean Park Elementary shows promising momentum, having recently improved its state rating from 1 to 2 stars. A key strength is that it consistently outperforms the broader Ocean Beach School District averages, most notably in mathematics where its proficiency rate is significantly higher. The school's performance in science is also a relative strength, coming very close to the state average. With nearly 68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-needs population but is supported by substantial per-student funding to help address these challenges.
Analyzing performance by grade reveals a strong upward trend in English Language Arts from 3rd to 5th grade, suggesting effective literacy instruction. Math performance, however, is uneven, with 4th graders performing well but 3rd and 5th graders struggling, which may point to specific areas for curriculum focus. Parents should note that as the only school in the immediate zip code, students will need to transition to schools outside Ocean Park for middle and high school. Overall, the school demonstrates areas of solid performance and recent improvement within a challenging district context.
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