Summary:
The Nooksack Valley School District in Washington state is home to three elementary schools: Nooksack Elementary, Sumas Elementary, and Everson Elementary. Among these schools, Nooksack Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest overall test scores, the highest 5th-grade science proficiency, and the highest statewide ranking among the three schools.
Nooksack Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with 52.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58.52% proficient or better in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Sumas Elementary and Everson Elementary have lower test scores and statewide rankings, with 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger compared to Nooksack Elementary's 3-star rating.
The demographic differences among the schools may contribute to the performance gap. Everson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students, as well as a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be factors in its lower academic achievement. While Sumas Elementary has the highest spending per student, this does not necessarily translate to the best academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, may play a more significant role in student success.
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