Summary:
The city of Brewster, Washington is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in Brewster face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high poverty levels, and racial disparities.
Brewster Elementary School stands out as the most concerning, with a student population that is 90.04% Hispanic and 94.03% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 31.43% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, Brewster High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.0%, but its academic performance is also below the state average, with only 58.75% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The Brewster Alternative School is particularly concerning, with a very low four-year graduation rate of 40.0% and a high dropout rate of 60.0%. The Brewster School District as a whole faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education to its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged and minority backgrounds. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors.
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