Summary:
The Ellensburg School District in Washington is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, Valley View Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Mt. Stuart Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Ida Nason Aronica Elementary all perform below the district and state averages on most test score metrics.
Valley View Elementary has the highest percentage of students proficient or better across all grade levels and subject areas, as well as the highest SchoolDigger rating of 4 stars out of 5, ranking it in the top 28% of elementary schools in Washington. The school also has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 32.66%, suggesting a more affluent student population. In contrast, Ida Nason Aronica and Mt. Stuart have the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.42% and 51.97%, respectively, which may be a contributing factor to their lower academic performance.
Overall, the Ellensburg School District is ranked 97 out of 247 in Washington and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, the data highlights the variability in school performance within the district, with Valley View being a standout and the other schools struggling to meet state and district averages. Further investigation may be warranted to understand the factors contributing to the performance differences between Valley View and the other elementary schools in the district.
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