Summary:
The Valley School District in Washington state is home to two elementary schools: Columbia Virtual Academy and Valley School. While both serve elementary-aged students, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and school characteristics.
Columbia Virtual Academy stands out as the clear academic leader, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. With a statewide ranking of 538th out of 1,168 elementary schools, Columbia Virtual Academy boasts a diverse student population and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to Valley School. In contrast, Valley School lags behind, with lower test scores and a statewide ranking of 1,030th.
Despite Valley School spending significantly more per student ($30,962) than Columbia Virtual Academy ($7,801), the higher funding does not translate into better academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as the virtual nature of Columbia Virtual Academy and its more diverse student population, may be contributing to the significant performance gap between the two schools in the Valley School District.
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