Summary:
The city of Carson, Washington is home to two schools - Wind River Middle School and Carson Elementary, both part of the Stevenson-Carson School District. While Wind River Middle School stands out as the stronger-performing school, both institutions face challenges in serving a student population with significant economic needs.
Wind River Middle School ranks 206 out of 535 middle schools in Washington and holds a 3-star rating, outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. The school also boasts strong 8th-grade Science scores, with 56.14% of students proficient. In contrast, Carson Elementary struggles academically, ranking 864 out of 1,168 elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating, with below-average test scores in ELA and Math across all grades.
Both schools serve a student population that is predominantly white, with a significant percentage of students (over 59%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the economic challenges faced by families in the area. While the schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, these factors alone do not seem to be the sole drivers of academic success, as evidenced by the performance gap between the two institutions. Further investigation into the specific practices, resources, and support systems at each school could provide valuable insights to address the disparities and better serve the needs of the Carson community.
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