Summary:
Zip code 98851 in Soap Lake, Washington, is served by two public schools—Soap Lake Elementary (PK-6) and Soap Lake Middle & High School (7-12)—within the Soap Lake School District, a district that ranks in the state's bottom percentile.
Both schools face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently 30 to 40 percentage points below Washington state averages. The middle and high school has seen a sharp decline in its statewide ranking in recent years and has a graduation rate of 68.2%, which is notably lower than the state average. In comparison, the elementary school has maintained very low rankings but operates with the district's lowest per-student spending.
Key differences between the schools include resource allocation, with the middle and high school receiving over $3,400 more per student, and economic need, where its student population has a higher rate of free/reduced lunch eligibility. The data indicates systemic challenges across the entire district, with both schools performing well below state standards, highlighting a community in need of substantial educational support and intervention.
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