Royal School District

The Royal School District in Washington state serves 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with its schools generally underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in academic proficiency and graduation rates.

Among the standout schools, Red Rock Elementary has relatively strong test scores, with 42.19% of students proficient or better in ELA and 47.66% in math, higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.4. In contrast, Royal Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the district's schools, ranking 370 out of 535 Washington middle schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges. Royal High School has a relatively high 88.0% four-year graduation rate but also a 10.4% dropout rate. Test scores at all schools are below state averages, and the district serves a population with high levels of economic disadvantage, with 80.2% to 82.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district may also face staffing challenges, with relatively high student-teacher ratios at the high school and one of the middle schools.