Summary:
The 99224 zip code in Spokane, WA, is served by four public schools across three districts, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one alternative high school, educating a total of over 1,200 students from diverse economic backgrounds.
Among these schools, Windsor Elementary in the Cheney School District stands out as the top academic performer, with test scores in math, English, and science that meet or exceed state averages. In contrast, Great Northern Elementary in the Great Northern School District faces significant challenges, with the lowest math proficiency and the highest per-student spending in the area. The local middle school, Westwood Middle School (also in the Cheney School District), shows a common pattern of declining test scores in the upper grades compared to elementary performance.
The area also features a unique, very small alternative program, Alternative Tamarack School in the Spokane School District. A key finding is that higher spending does not automatically mean higher performance, as seen with Great Northern Elementary. Parents should note that science is a relative strength across the schools with available data, and that the transition to middle school appears to be an area where many students need additional support.
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