Summary:
The Grandview area (zip code 98930) is served by six public schools within the Grandview School District, including three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, which together educate about 3,600 students in a community with high economic need.
Among these schools, Thompson Elementary School stands out as the highest performer, earning a 3-star rating with math and science scores well above the district average. In contrast, Smith Elementary School ranks lowest despite having the highest per-student spending and smallest class sizes, while Grandview High School shows a key strength with an 84% graduation rate that exceeds state and district averages.
A concerning trend across the district is a steep decline in academic performance as students advance, particularly in math and science; for example, science proficiency drops by half from elementary to high school. The alternative Contract Learning Center serves a very small population but has significantly lower graduation rates. Overall, the district faces significant challenges but has pockets of success that may offer lessons for improvement.
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