Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98665

This analysis covers seven public schools in the Vancouver School District serving grades K-12 in zip code 98665, revealing significant performance variations within a district ranked in the bottom third statewide.

Standout schools include Columbia River High, the area's only high school, which excels with proficiency rates well above state averages, and Lake Shore Elementary, which has the highest math proficiency and a low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Gaiser Middle School shows consistently low rankings and proficiency rates, indicating a need for attention. The two middle schools, Gaiser and Jason Lee Middle School, demonstrate a notable performance gap despite similar resources.

Key findings show a clear relationship between economic disadvantage and lower performance, though some schools like Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary perform relatively well despite moderate free/reduced lunch rates. There is no consistent link between per-student spending and outcomes. Several schools show declining rankings over recent years, suggesting broader challenges for the Vancouver School District. Data for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School is incomplete, limiting full comparison.