Tukwila School District

The Tukwila School District in Washington state serves a diverse student population across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces significant challenges in student achievement, with test scores well below state averages, one school stands out as a bright spot - Tukwila Elementary has the highest test scores in the district, with 45.45% of students proficient or better in ELA and 30.85% in math, compared to district averages of 32.02% and 19.59% respectively.

In contrast, the district's other elementary schools, Cascade View Elementary and Thorndyke Elementary, struggle with much lower proficiency rates, highlighting stark disparities within the district. At the high school level, Foster Senior High School stands out with a higher 4-year graduation rate of 83.8% compared to the district average, though its test scores also lag behind state averages.

Across the district, the high poverty rates, with all schools having free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 73.78% to 85.56%, present significant challenges. The Tukwila School District as a whole is ranked 232 out of 247 districts in Washington state, indicating the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the systemic issues and provide a high-quality education for all students in the community.