Summary:
The Waitsburg School District in Washington state is home to a single elementary school, Waitsburg Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 138 students.
Waitsburg Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking above the district and state averages on standardized test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's 5th-grade students, in particular, have excelled, with 83.33% proficient or better in ELA and 75% in Math, significantly outpacing their peers. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates for all grades and 5th grade specifically were 79.17%, well above the district and state scores.
While Waitsburg Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, it does have representation from other racial and ethnic groups. The school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 48.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school district's spending per student, at $16,761, is higher than the state average, indicating a commitment to providing resources and support for its students. Over the past three years, Waitsburg Elementary School has seen its statewide ranking improve, moving from 551 out of 1,169 Washington elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 299 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Thank you for your feedback!