Summary:
The city of East Wenatchee, Washington is home to 9 schools that are part of the Eastmont School District, which serves students from elementary through high school. The district is ranked 142 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in East Wenatchee are Cascade Elementary, which ranks in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools with a 4-star rating and strong academic performance, and Lee Elementary and Grant Elementary, which both rank in the top 50% of Washington elementary schools with 3-star ratings and high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. However, the district's performance is mixed, with some schools like Eastmont Junior High struggling significantly with proficiency rates well below the state average.
The schools in East Wenatchee have a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation, and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tending to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the district faces challenges in the middle school transition, as well as in delivering effective online education through Eastmont Academy, the district's virtual school.
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