Summary:
The Goldendale School District in Washington state has only one elementary school, Goldendale Primary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently scores well below the state average on standardized tests in both English Language Arts and Math.
Goldendale Primary School's SBAC proficiency rates are particularly low, with only 24.76% of students meeting or exceeding standards in ELA and 31.13% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance is even more concerning in 3rd grade, where only 18.52% of students are proficient in ELA and 27.78% in Math, well below the state benchmarks. This trend continues in 4th grade, with 31.37% proficient in ELA and 34.62% in Math, still lagging behind the state averages.
The school's challenges may be exacerbated by its high poverty rate, with 71.13% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic struggles and suggests a need for additional resources and support. Furthermore, Goldendale Primary School's consistent low ranking among Washington elementary schools, placing in the bottom 10-15% over the past few years, indicates that the school is underperforming compared to its peers across the state.
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