Summary:
The White Salmon Valley School District in Washington state has only one elementary school, Hulan L Whitson Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with 34.92% of students identifying as Hispanic, and a relatively high percentage of students (52.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Hulan L Whitson Elementary has shown some areas of strength, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) where students outperformed the state average. However, the school's 4th grade students performed below the state average in both ELA and Math, indicating a potential need to strengthen instruction in the upper elementary grades. The school's overall ranking has improved over time, going from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, but it still has room for further improvement to reach the state's average performance levels.
Despite the school's high spending per student ($19,237), which is significantly higher than the state average, the student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is not exceptionally low. This suggests that the school may not be utilizing its resources as effectively as possible to drive student learning outcomes. Nonetheless, the school's progress in recent years is a positive sign, and with continued focus on supporting all students, especially those from underrepresented groups, Hulan L Whitson Elementary can continue to enhance its academic performance and provide a quality education for the children of the White Salmon Valley community.
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