Summary:
Zip code 98663 in Vancouver, Washington, contains one public middle school, Discovery Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 within the Vancouver School District.
Discovery Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently less than half the Washington state average. The school has ranked in the bottom 3% of all middle schools in the state for the last three years. It is important for parents to know that these low scores occur alongside a high level of economic need, with about two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and despite the school spending more per student than the national average.
Performance is low across all grade levels, though there is a slight recent improvement in its state ranking position. The broader Vancouver School District itself is ranked in the bottom third of districts statewide. For families, this indicates the school and district are dealing with systemic challenges that impact student outcomes, making it crucial to investigate the specific academic supports and programs available to help students succeed.
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