North Thurston Public Schools

The North Thurston Public Schools district in Washington state serves a diverse population of students across 24 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools vary in size, student demographics, academic performance, and other key metrics, with some standout institutions like Aspire Middle School, Ignite Family Academy, and North Thurston High School leading the way in academic achievement.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in test scores and graduation rates. For example, the percentage of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts ranges from 60.53% at Summit Virtual Academy to 76.92% at Timberline High School. Similarly, the four-year graduation rates vary from 86.2% at North Thurston High School to 87.3% at River Ridge High School. These disparities suggest that some students in the North Thurston Public Schools district may not be receiving the same educational opportunities as others.

The data also highlights the performance of the district's magnet and alternative schools, such as Aspire Middle School and Summit Virtual Academy, which appear to be serving a different student population and achieving different results compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, the data suggests that there is no clear correlation between per-student spending and academic performance, as some of the highest-performing schools have relatively lower per-student spending.