Summary:
Zip code 98822 in Entiat, Washington, is served by two public schools within the Entiat School District, educating students from elementary through high school in a rural community with significant economic need.
Parents will find a notable difference in performance between the two schools. Paul Rumburg Elementary faces considerable academic challenges, with test scores well below state averages and a ranking in the bottom quarter of elementary schools statewide. In contrast, Entiat Middle and High School performs significantly better, ranking in the top half of Washington high schools and achieving an 85% graduation rate that exceeds the state average. This creates an unusual situation where the high school outperforms the district's overall low ranking.
Both schools serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, which provides important context for their academic results. While test scores in core subjects like English, math, and science are below state averages at both levels, the middle and high school shows particular strengths in certain grades and subjects. The district invests above the national average in per-student funding, and the higher graduation rate suggests the secondary school is effective in supporting students to complete their education despite academic challenges.
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