Auburn School District

The Auburn School District in Washington state encompasses 25 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Lakeland Hills Elementary and Bowman Creek Elementary consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 60% and 50% of students proficient or better in core subjects, respectively. These high-performing schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates compared to the district average. In contrast, the Auburn Opportunity Project, an alternative high school, struggles with extremely low graduation rates and high dropout rates, highlighting the need for specialized support and interventions for at-risk students.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, which may be correlated with socioeconomic status, as schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, while Auburn Riverside High School stands out with a strong 91.7% four-year graduation rate, the other high schools in the district lag behind, with Auburn Senior High having the lowest performance. These findings suggest the need for more equitable resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the disparities within the Auburn School District.