Summary:
The Willapa Valley School District has only one elementary school, Willapa Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. Located in a predominantly White community, Willapa Elementary has a student population of 158 and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 46.2% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Willapa Elementary performs well, with its students generally meeting or exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, particularly in the 3rd and 4th grade levels. The school's standout performance is in science, where 78.57% of its students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests a strong focus on science education at the school. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3 students per teacher may contribute to its academic success.
Despite its academic strengths, Willapa Elementary's lack of diversity in its student population may present unique challenges for the school and district to address. The district and school leadership should consider ways to support the needs of the economically disadvantaged students and explore strategies to promote a more diverse and inclusive learning environment.
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