Summary:
The Willapa Valley School District in Washington state is home to two schools: Willapa Valley Middle-High and Willapa Elementary. While both schools serve the same community, the data reveals some notable differences in their academic performance and overall school profiles.
Willapa Elementary stands out as the stronger performer academically, consistently outpacing Willapa Valley Middle-High in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Math, and Science across most grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Willapa Elementary had a 52.56% proficiency rate in ELA compared to 41.53% at Willapa Valley Middle-High. The elementary school also boasted significantly higher science proficiency, with 78.57% of 5th graders proficient compared to just 27.59% at the middle/high school. In contrast, Willapa Valley Middle-High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 204 out of 442 high schools (3 stars) in 2022-2023 to 398 out of 437 (0 stars) in 2023-2024, indicating inconsistent performance over the past few years.
Other key differences between the two schools include enrollment, racial makeup, free/reduced lunch rates, and spending per student. Willapa Valley Middle-High has 186 students, while Willapa Elementary has 158. The middle/high school also has a higher percentage of white students (81.18%) compared to the elementary school (74.68%). Additionally, Willapa Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.2%) than Willapa Valley Middle-High (41.94%), suggesting the elementary school may serve a more economically disadvantaged population. These factors could contribute to the academic performance disparities observed between the two schools.
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