Summary:
The Ridgefield School District in Washington state is home to two elementary schools, South Ridge Elementary and Union Ridge Elementary, both serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. While both schools perform well within the district, Union Ridge Elementary stands out as the top-performing elementary school in the area.
Union Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms South Ridge Elementary and the overall Ridgefield School District in key metrics such as statewide ranking, test scores, and student-teacher ratio. Union Ridge ranks in the top 14% of Washington elementary schools, with an impressive 71.61% proficiency rate in English Language Arts and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.8. In contrast, South Ridge Elementary, while still a strong performer, ranks in the top 29% of the state and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.4.
The data also reveals differences in the student populations of the two schools, with Union Ridge having a higher percentage of students of color and a lower rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two schools, suggesting that further investigation into the underlying causes could provide valuable insights for the district and the broader educational community.
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