Summary:
The Highland School District in Washington state is home to two elementary schools: Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary and Tieton Elementary School. While both schools serve students in the same district, the data reveals significant differences in their student demographics, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors.
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary stands out with a more diverse student population, higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to district and state averages, and a lower student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Tieton Elementary School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students, lower proficiency rates in core subjects, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic performance disparities between the two schools, as Tieton Elementary School spends less per student and has a higher percentage of students from low-income families. These findings highlight the need for the Highland School District to address the underlying factors that contribute to these inequities and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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