Summary:
The city of Toutle, Washington is home to two schools - Toutle Lake Elementary and Toutle Lake High School, both part of the Toutle Lake School District. While the schools share some similarities, they also exhibit distinct differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
Toutle Lake Elementary stands out for its relatively high percentage of white students (83.59%) compared to the state average, as well as its above-average performance on science assessments. However, the school lags slightly behind the state in English language arts and math. Notably, nearly half of Toutle Lake Elementary's students (49.49%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from low-income families. In contrast, Toutle Lake High School's academic performance is more consistently below the state average, with particularly low proficiency rates in math (17.16% vs. 41.68% state average). The high school also has a concerning dropout rate of 10.2%, despite a relatively high graduation rate of 89.7%.
Across both schools, the data suggests that the Toutle Lake School District faces challenges in terms of academic achievement and socioeconomic factors. While the schools have relatively high per-student spending, this does not appear to translate to significantly better outcomes compared to the state. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as the lack of racial diversity and the high proportion of students from low-income families, may be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for students in the Toutle Lake community.
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