Creston School District

The Creston School District in Washington state is home to two schools: Creston Junior-Senior High School serving grades 7-12 and Creston Elementary serving grades K-6. Based on the available data, Creston Junior-Senior High School appears to be the standout school in the district, outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

Creston Junior-Senior High School has a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance, and higher graduation rates compared to Creston Elementary. The high school had 79.17% of students proficient or better in ELA and 41.67% proficient or better in Math, surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, the high school had a 90% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. In contrast, Creston Elementary's performance is more mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than the district and state, while others are below.

While both schools have relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the district should evaluate the cost-effectiveness of these investments. Additionally, the district should consider how to best support the needs of all students, as the schools have varying levels of racial diversity, with Creston Junior-Senior High School being more homogeneous and Creston Elementary having a more diverse student population. Overall, the data suggests that Creston Junior-Senior High School is the stronger performing school in the district, but the district should continue to monitor and address the performance of both schools to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.