Pine Tree Elementary School

Summary:

Pine Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving 409 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kent School District, which is ranked 145 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine Tree Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the Kent School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.11% of Pine Tree students were proficient in ELA, compared to 45.48% in the district and 52.63% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, and Special Education students. Additionally, Pine Tree Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 76.53% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Kent School District, such as Horizon Elementary and Scenic Hill Elementary, generally perform better academically than Pine Tree Elementary, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. However, these schools also have lower percentages of low-income students, suggesting that the socioeconomic status of the student population may be a significant factor in the school's academic performance. Despite the challenges, the relatively high per-student spending at Pine Tree Elementary and the presence of other higher-performing schools in the district indicate that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27825 118th Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98030-8778


(253) 373-7687

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1043rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,947 Help


Students who attend Pine Tree Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mattson Middle School
High:    Kentlake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
27.1%
Hispanic:
22.2%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Pine Tree Elementary School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 24th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pine Tree Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.1%), Hispanic (22.2%), Asian (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Tree Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 6th best among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Tree Elementary School is $20,947, which is the 5th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Kent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Tree Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Tree Elementary School 1043rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Pine Tree Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 145th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Tree Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.71 744th 1026 27.5%
2005 62.44 375th 1031 63.6%
2006 52.92 506th 1051 51.9%
2007 49.72 561st 1069 47.5%
2008 47.37 596th 1067 44.1%
2009 48.03 593rd 1072 44.7%
2010 53.89 495th 1088 54.5%
2011 41.07 679th 1092 37.8%
2012 37.67 750th 1097 31.6%
2013 29.61 849th 1106 23.2%
2015 35.02 726th 1067 32.0%
2016 25.12 834th 1053 20.8%
2017 17.75 905th 1056 14.3%
2018 21.74 859th 1054 18.5%
2019 14.97 997th 1130 11.8%
2021 18.73 906th 1107 18.2%
2022 29.27 829th 1169 29.1%
2023 23.28 933rd 1169 20.2%
2024 14.96 1043rd 1168 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.49 149th 333 55.3%
2019 44.38 116th 248 53.2%
2022 32.59 147th 213 31.0%
2023 44.23 119th 254 53.1%
2024 31.98 213th 320 33.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 624th 637 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.63 618th 835 26.0%
2019 18.91 883rd 979 9.8%
2021 21.04 744th 854 12.9%
2022 36.75 674th 1019 33.9%
2023 28.89 785th 1013 22.5%
2024 18.11 921st 1024 10.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 689th 1004 31.4%
2019 20.76 896th 1068 16.1%
2021 12.24 947th 1008 6.1%
2022 21.93 900th 1100 18.2%
2023 16.07 960th 1094 12.2%
2024 17.60 945th 1093 13.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.74 906th 999 9.3%
2019 14.20 964th 1075 10.3%
2021 25.74 766th 1025 25.3%
2022 29.64 795th 1113 28.6%
2023 28.64 799th 1099 27.3%
2024 12.34 1004th 1099 8.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.01 164th 169 3.0%
2019 11.75 191st 201 5.0%
2023 25.51 129th 170 24.1%
2024 15.84 144th 163 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.89 59th 107 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 330th 540 38.9%
2019 48.17 355th 697 49.1%
2021 45.13 228th 501 54.5%
2022 33.43 469th 694 32.4%
2024 48.10 337th 651 48.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Tree Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.21 594th 833 28.7%
2019 16.54 912th 1027 11.2%
2021 19.61 797th 943 15.5%
2022 39.62 645th 1031 37.4%
2023 34.05 706th 1011 30.2%
2024 17.85 904th 1009 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, March 8, 2019

Open Quote I have sent my kids here from kindergarten and now in 6th. The teachers and principle are a joke. Thankfully this is the last year for my daughter and I will be searching for something new for my son. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Open Quote They can't seem to keep Principals, Teachers or staff, and not because the school doesn't have money but because of the students and the dynamics of the school itself. Not organized at all. Young students are reckless and horribly misbehaved that the teachers have a hard time controlling them. Starting third year and I'm disappointed, frustrated and outraged with this school, yet again. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Tree Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 460 35 44 21 4 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 521 47 48 31 4 n/a n/a 0 651
1990 539 41 65 22 12 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 552 33 48 16 6 n/a n/a 0 655
1992 556 34 52 27 5 n/a n/a 0 674
1993 563 32 57 23 8 n/a n/a 0 683
1994 546 25 52 24 9 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 481 29 54 22 9 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 481 29 54 22 9 n/a n/a 0 595
1997 459 34 50 28 6 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 499 40 50 22 5 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 458 49 62 25 6 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 449 50 67 25 7 n/a n/a 0 598
2001 378 51 61 44 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 335 56 74 54 11 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 335 56 74 54 11 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 289 57 67 50 7 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 303 57 62 50 8 n/a n/a 1 481
2006 303 58 66 68 7 n/a n/a 33 535
2007 263 54 64 81 5 n/a n/a 38 505
2008 253 55 67 84 1 n/a n/a 47 507
2009 238 40 66 83 3 n/a n/a 54 484
2010 198 38 63 70 1 n/a n/a 55 425
2011 220 100 58 105 0 21 34 0 538
2012 185 94 52 99 0 16 47 0 493
2013 170 84 67 110 2 18 42 0 493
2014 189 75 73 118 2 19 45 0 521
2015 162 102 75 100 2 23 66 0 530
2016 123 98 64 115 3 29 59 0 491
2017 109 77 66 103 1 21 47 0 424
2018 115 72 74 103 1 20 46 0 431
2019 128 71 81 102 2 12 45 0 441
2020 124 71 81 91 2 16 51 0 436
2021 112 53 76 77 2 22 42 0 384
2022 112 62 64 76 2 29 38 0 383
2023 111 72 72 91 2 18 43 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Tree Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 25.0 22.5 0
1989 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1990 679 30.0 22.6 0
1991 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1992 674 29.5 22.8 n/a
1993 683 31.0 22.0 n/a
1994 656 31.4 20.9 n/a
1995 595 27.1 22.0 n/a
1996 595 27.1 22.0 n/a
1997 577 27.5 21.0 n/a
1998 616 28.9 21.3 n/a
1999 600 29.5 20.3 n/a
2000 598 31.5 19.0 n/a
2001 539 32.0 16.8 n/a
2002 530 30.5 17.4 38.7
2003 530 30.5 17.4 38.7
2004 470 28.0 16.8 41.3
2005 481 28.0 17.2 44.6
2006 535 27.0 19.8 46.2
2007 505 27.5 18.4 50.7
2008 507 25.6 19.8 60.2
2009 484 25.5 19.0 54.9
2010 425 22.1 19.1 64.9
2011 538 28.5 18.8 40.9
2012 493 25.1 19.6 69.6
2013 493 28.0 17.6 67.1
2014 521 n/a n/a 72
2015 530 35.0 15.1 70.2
2016 491 29.0 16.9 75.2
2017 424 26.2 16.1 68.6
2018 431 24.2 17.7 67.1
2019 441 24.0 18.3 68.9
2020 436 26.5 16.4 69
2021 384 25.2 15.2 70.1
2022 383 26.7 14.3 69.7
2023 409 28.5 14.3 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Tree Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 25.0 22.5 0
1989 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1990 679 30.0 22.6 0
1991 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1992 674 29.5 22.8 n/a
1993 683 31.0 22.0 n/a
1994 656 31.4 20.9 n/a
1995 595 27.1 22.0 n/a
1996 595 27.1 22.0 n/a
1997 577 27.5 21.0 n/a
1998 616 28.9 21.3 n/a
1999 600 29.5 20.3 n/a
2000 598 31.5 19.0 n/a
2001 539 32.0 16.8 n/a
2002 530 30.5 17.4 38.7
2003 530 30.5 17.4 38.7
2004 470 28.0 16.8 41.3
2005 481 28.0 17.2 44.6
2006 535 27.0 19.8 46.2
2007 505 27.5 18.4 50.7
2008 507 25.6 19.8 60.2
2009 484 25.5 19.0 54.9
2010 425 22.1 19.1 64.9
2011 538 28.5 18.8 40.9
2012 493 25.1 19.6 69.6
2013 493 28.0 17.6 67.1
2014 521 n/a n/a 72
2015 530 35.0 15.1 70.2
2016 491 29.0 16.9 75.2
2017 424 26.2 16.1 68.6
2018 431 24.2 17.7 67.1
2019 441 24.0 18.3 68.9
2020 436 26.5 16.4 69
2021 384 25.2 15.2 70.1
2022 383 26.7 14.3 69.7
2023 409 28.5 14.3 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%82.4%84.3%92.2%84.3%86.3%84.3%
201778.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%8.5%83.1%83.1%89.8%83.1%83.1%83.1%
201885.3%0.0%1.5%1.5%4.4%86.8%88.2%91.2%86.8%88.2%88.2%
201983.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%90.4%89.0%98.6%87.7%89.0%89.0%
202089.1%0.0%0.0%3.6%1.8%96.4%96.4%94.6%90.9%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%
202190.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%2.5%90.0%90.0%92.5%90.0%90.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%90.0%
202264.1%1.6%0.0%1.6%0.0%70.3%70.3%84.4%70.3%70.3%67.2%67.2%67.2%70.3%
202377.2%1.8%0.0%1.8%0.0%84.2%82.5%91.2%82.5%82.5%86.0%86.0%86.0%82.5%
202488.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.6%88.6%93.2%88.6%88.6%88.6%88.6%88.6%88.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201881.5%0.0%0.0%1.9%1.9%98.2%81.5%96.3%100.0%100.0%83.3%
201976.4%0.0%0.0%1.4%6.9%95.8%79.2%94.4%94.4%95.8%80.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.8%0.9%0.0%4.9%95.7%95.7%96.9%95.1%96.0%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Tree Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,050 (7.4%) $13,181 (92.6%) $14,231
2020 $962 (8.2%) $10,781 (91.8%) $11,743
2021 $1,410 (7.1%) $18,435 (92.9%) $19,844
2022 $1,430 (6.8%) $19,517 (93.2%) $20,947

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Tree Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 997th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 933rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Tree Elementary School)22.726.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pine Tree Elementary School)2539.3
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Tree Elementary School)37.427.6
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Pine Tree Elementary School)39.825.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Tree Elementary School)5130.2
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Pine Tree Elementary School)3627.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Pine Tree Elementary School)3232.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Tree Elementary School)33.848.1
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Pine Tree Elementary School)28.232.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pine Tree Elementary School)36.632.7
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Pine Tree Elementary School)33.131.8
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Pine Tree Elementary School)3232.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441409
 7.3%
African American7172
 1.4%
American Indian22
Asian8172
 11.1%
Hispanic10291
 10.8%
Pacific Islander1218
 50%
White128111
 13.3%
Two or More Races4543
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%76.5%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Tree Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Pine Tree Elementary School.

Students who attend Pine Tree Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mattson Middle School
High : Kentlake High School

Students at Pine Tree Elementary School are 27% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% African American, 18% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.

Pine Tree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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