Summary:
The Longview School District in Washington is home to 9 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. The schools in this district vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation, with some standout institutions like Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School and Robert Gray Elementary outperforming the district and state averages on key metrics.
While the district as a whole struggles academically, with most schools performing below state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency, the top-performing schools demonstrate the potential for excellence. Columbia Valley Garden Elementary ranks 433 out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools, the highest in the district, and significantly outperforms the district and state on proficiency tests. Robert Gray Elementary is the second-highest ranked school in the district, outperforming the district and state in several grade levels. In contrast, Kessler Elementary and Saint Helens Elementary struggle the most, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals a significant disparity in resource allocation, with per-student spending ranging from $15,372 to $22,403 and student-teacher ratios varying from 9.7 to 16.0. The schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Kessler Elementary and Saint Helens Elementary, tend to have the lowest academic proficiency rates, highlighting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. The Longview School District has an opportunity to identify the specific needs of its lower-performing schools and implement targeted interventions to address the underlying factors contributing to their academic challenges.
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