Summary:
The Cle Elum-Roslyn School District is home to a single middle school, Walter Strom Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively high percentage of students proficient in science, it also faces several challenges that may impact student outcomes.
Academically, Walter Strom Middle School's performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below the state and district averages, but science proficiency rates above the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 204th out of 539 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 244th out of 535 middle schools in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with its peers across the state.
Additionally, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with over 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student population is also predominantly White, with relatively low representation of other racial/ethnic groups. This lack of diversity could be an area for the school to address. Finally, the school's high spending per student, at $16,543, raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and utilization.
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