Everett School District

The Everett School District in Washington state encompasses 30 schools, including 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving a diverse student population.

The district boasts several standout schools, such as Tambark Creek Elementary School, ranked 14th out of 1,168 elementary schools in Washington, and Cedar Wood Elementary, ranked 31st. At the middle school level, Gateway Middle School and Heatherwood Middle School are among the top-performing institutions in the state. The district's high school standout is Henry M. Jackson High School, which boasts a 97.6% four-year graduation rate and impressive test scores.

However, the district also faces challenges, with a wide range of performance across its schools. While some schools, like Hawthorne Elementary and Sequoia High School, struggle with low test scores and high dropout rates, the district's alternative schools, such as Everett Reengagement Academy, face even more significant challenges. Understanding the factors contributing to these performance differences could help the Everett School District develop strategies to support and improve its lower-performing schools.