Soap Lake School District

The Soap Lake School District in Washington state consists of two schools: Soap Lake Middle & High School and Soap Lake Elementary. Both schools in the district face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a student population facing significant economic disadvantages.

Neither school in the Soap Lake School District stands out as a high performer. Soap Lake Middle & High School is ranked in the bottom 6% of Washington high schools, while Soap Lake Elementary is ranked in the bottom 3% of Washington elementary schools. Both schools perform well below state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with less than 20% of students meeting or exceeding standards across all grade levels.

The schools in the Soap Lake School District face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the district has struggled to improve academic outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its student population.