Summary:
This analysis covers the two public schools serving the White Swan, Washington area (zip code 98952), which include a middle school and a high school both operated by the Mount Adams School District.
The schools face significant academic challenges, with both Mount Adams Middle School and White Swan High School consistently ranking at the very bottom of Washington schools. The middle school has particularly low proficiency rates, especially in math. In contrast, the high school shows a notable strength with a graduation rate that exceeds the state average, and its science proficiency is more than double the district average. There is also a striking difference in resources between the two schools, as the high school benefits from a much lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending.
Despite per-student funding that is well above the national average, academic proficiency remains low across the district, which ranks last in the state. This suggests that factors beyond funding are major influences on student outcomes. The high school's stronger graduation rate and science performance, alongside its greater resources, indicate it may have more effective support systems, while the middle school's struggles highlight a critical need for earlier academic intervention.
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