Chewelah School District

The Chewelah School District in Washington state serves students from 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools vary in academic performance, with Jenkins Junior/Senior High standing out as the top-performing school, while Gess Elementary and Quartzite Learning face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and resource allocation.

Jenkins Junior/Senior High has the highest overall test scores in the district, with 67.86% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 67.69% and the state average of 66.2%. However, the school's math proficiency rates are lower, with only 18.52% of 10th graders proficient or better, compared to the district average of 17.74% and the state average of 33.4%. In contrast, Quartzite Learning, the alternative school, has lower overall academic performance but stands out for its relatively high 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 66.67%.

The Chewelah School District serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates across the district, ranging from 55.73% to 85.19%. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the lower academic performance of Gess Elementary and Quartzite Learning. Additionally, the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests that the district may not be allocating resources evenly, which could also impact student outcomes.