Mabton School District

The Mabton School District in Washington state serves a predominantly Hispanic student population across 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (one of which is a magnet school), and no middle schools or alternative schools. While the district faces significant challenges in providing high-quality education, there are some pockets of success that could be built upon.

Artz Fox Elementary stands out as the only elementary school in the district, with a very high Hispanic student population (98.48%) and a high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (93.69%). The school's test scores are well below state averages, but its 5th-grade ELA and Math scores are higher than the district and state, suggesting some grade-level strengths. Mabton Junior Senior High also performs below state averages, but has a relatively high graduation rate of 91.6% and a low dropout rate of 2.0%. The district's third school, Mabton Step Up To College, is a small magnet high school with only 8 students, all of whom are Hispanic.

Across the district, the schools consistently perform well below state averages in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency, indicating systemic challenges. The lack of racial and ethnic diversity, with an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, and the extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that the district serves a predominantly low-income, high-need student population. The significant differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the schools also point to potential inequities in resource allocation and staffing within the district. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the Mabton School District.