Summary:
In the rural community of Wilbur, WA (zip code 99185), the Wilbur School District operates two public schools on the same campus, serving a total of about 226 students from elementary through high school.
Comparing the two schools, Wilbur Secondary School is the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the top 61% of state high schools and achieving an 84% graduation rate. It shows particular strength in 10th-grade English, where proficiency significantly outpaces the state average. In contrast, Wilbur Elementary School has experienced a notable decline in its statewide ranking and shows extreme inconsistency, with 3rd-grade math scores being strong while 4th-grade scores are much lower.
Both schools face challenges, as most test scores are below state averages, especially in science. However, they are small schools with favorable student-to-teacher ratios and similar levels of funding. The sharp drop in the elementary school's ranking is a key concern for the district, suggesting a need to examine curriculum and teaching methods, particularly in the transition between grades and across all science instruction.
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