Summary:
The city of Starbuck, Washington is home to two schools - Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington, a public magnet virtual high school serving grades 9-12, and Starbuck School, a small public elementary/middle school serving grades K-8. These schools present a diverse range of educational options and performance within the Starbuck School District.
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a larger school with 165 students, featuring a relatively diverse student population. However, it underperforms the state average on most standardized tests. In contrast, the smaller Starbuck School, with only 20 students, has a less diverse student body but outperforms the state average in SBAC Math. Starbuck School also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5:1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support.
Despite Starbuck School's stronger academic performance, it spends significantly more per student ($21,512) compared to Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington ($11,552). This discrepancy in spending and outcomes highlights the complexities in evaluating school quality and the need to consider a range of factors beyond just test scores when assessing the educational opportunities available in the Starbuck, Washington area.
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