Lopez School District

The Lopez School District in Washington state is home to two schools: Lopez Middle High School and Lopez Elementary School. Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state averages. However, there are notable differences between the two schools, particularly in student-teacher ratios and socioeconomic factors.

Academically, both schools excel, with Lopez Middle High School boasting an impressive 88.89% proficiency rate in 10th grade English Language Arts, far surpassing the state average of 66.2%. The school also maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% and a low dropout rate of 11.7%. In contrast, Lopez Elementary School has a statewide ranking that has remained in the middle of the pack, despite its strong academic performance.

One notable difference between the two schools is the student-teacher ratio. Lopez Elementary School has an impressively low ratio of 10.5 students per teacher, while Lopez Middle High School has a significantly higher ratio of 27.6 students per teacher. This disparity may contribute to the stronger academic performance at the elementary level. Additionally, Lopez Middle High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a greater need for support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges.