Summary:
Zip code 99156 in Newport, Washington, contains one middle school, Sadie Halstead Middle School, which serves about 272 students in grades 5 through 8 within the Newport School District.
This school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently below the Washington state average; the largest gap is in mathematics. A notable pattern is that student performance declines from 5th to 8th grade across all subjects. However, there is a relative strength in 5th-grade science, where proficiency exceeds both district and state averages. The school serves a community with high economic need, with about two-thirds of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite a favorable student-teacher ratio and per-student spending above many state averages, these resources have not yet translated to above-average academic outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has remained consistently low but stable over recent years, similar to the overall ranking of its district. For parents, this indicates a school working within a broader system facing persistent challenges, but with a potential foundation for improvement in specific areas like elementary science instruction.
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