Summary:
The Pasco School District in Washington state is home to 19 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with some standout institutions like Ruth Livingston Elementary and Edwin Markham Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.
The data reveals a stark performance gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. While the top-tier schools boast exceptional English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates, outpacing the district and state averages, several schools, such as Robert Frost Elementary, Virgie Robinson Elementary, and Rowena Chess Elementary, have proficiency rates well below 20%. This suggests significant inequities in educational opportunities and resources within the Pasco School District.
The data also highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors, with many schools serving high percentages of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by their free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rates. This likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios and spending per student appear to be related to academic outcomes, with the higher-performing schools generally having lower ratios and higher spending.
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