Summary:
The Chimacum School District in Washington state is home to two elementary schools: Chimacum Elementary School and Chimacum Creek Primary School. While the schools serve different grade levels, with Chimacum Elementary covering grades 2-6 and Chimacum Creek Primary serving grades PK-1, they share some common characteristics and challenges.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with around 75% of students identifying as white, and a significant percentage of students from Hispanic and multi-racial backgrounds. Academically, the schools have struggled to meet state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with the exception of Chimacum Elementary's 6th-grade ELA scores, which were slightly above the state average. However, Chimacum Elementary's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was notably higher than the state average, suggesting a potential area of strength for the school. The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools, around 65%, indicate a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance challenges.
Despite the relatively high spending per student and smaller class sizes at both schools, the Chimacum School District as a whole is ranked 147 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district and its elementary schools are facing systemic challenges that may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes across the board.
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