Summary:
The Bethel School District in Washington is home to 20 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in size, student demographics, academic performance, and funding levels, offering parents a diverse set of educational options within the district.
Some standout schools include Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 340-447 elementary schools in the state with strong test scores and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate. Camas Prairie Elementary and Pioneer Valley Elementary are also high-performing, with rankings in the top 347-380 and 302-400 respectively. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. For example, 2023-2024 ELA proficiency rates ranged from 35.74% at Frederickson Elementary to 57.8% at Graham Elementary. These gaps appear to be correlated with student demographics, as schools with higher percentages of low-income and minority students tend to have lower test scores and rankings. The wide range in per-student spending, from $7,650 at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary to $21,727 at Spanaway Elementary, suggests that funding levels may play a role in these disparities, though high spending does not necessarily translate to strong outcomes.
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