Explorer Academy

Summary:

Explorer Academy is an alternative public school located in Port Orchard, Washington, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the South Kitsap School District, which is ranked 108 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Explorer Academy stands out in a few key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (65.66%) compared to the state average (52.63%), and has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 53.1% in 2018-2019 to 85.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average of 66.2%. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the South Kitsap School District and the state averages, with only 15.56% of Explorer Academy students proficient or better in SBAC/Math for all grades, compared to 41.68% for the state.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, Explorer Academy has a higher percentage of white students than Bridges Transition (39.37% white) and Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy (15.26% white). Explorer Academy's four-year graduation rate of 85.9% in 2022-2023 is higher than the 71.8% rate for Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy, but lower than the 91.4% rate for North Mason Homelink Program. Overall, Explorer Academy faces challenges in terms of test scores and dropout rates compared to nearby schools and the state average, but has seen improvements in its graduation rates.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 1723 Wolves Dr
       Port Orchard, WA  98366


(360) 443-3605

District: South Kitsap School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
831st of 1,168 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,000 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.5 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Two or more races:
14.3%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Explorer Academy ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Explorer Academy ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Explorer Academy ranks worse than 71.6% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Explorer Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Explorer Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), two or more races (14.3%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 26.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explorer Academy is $13,000.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Explorer Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Explorer Academy 831st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Explorer Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Explorer Academy 372nd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Explorer Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Explorer Academy 313th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Explorer Academy in the ranking list.)

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South Kitsap School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kitsap School District 108th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Explorer Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.59 311th 1031 69.8%
2006 35.52 733rd 1051 30.3%
2008 18.82 924th 1067 13.4%
2009 50.02 558th 1072 47.9%
2010 25.18 885th 1088 18.7%
2011 14.49 998th 1092 8.6%
2012 33.77 800th 1097 27.1%
2013 32.42 813th 1106 26.5%
2021 74.33 264th 1107 76.2%
2022 63.24 395th 1169 66.2%
2023 42.10 661st 1169 43.5%
2024 29.34 831st 1168 28.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.89 534th 1100 51.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.68 57th 1025 94.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.57 239th 943 74.7%
2022 34.64 706th 1031 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.24 74th 425 82.6%
2006 75.19 85th 449 81.1%
2008 20.74 401st 466 13.9%
2009 12.77 441st 476 7.4%
2010 32.83 344th 483 28.8%
2011 30.80 368th 492 25.2%
2012 33.33 358th 497 28.0%
2013 28.83 381st 498 23.5%
2015 12.51 400th 445 10.1%
2018 21.69 349th 437 20.1%
2019 41.82 304th 512 40.6%
2021 90.74 43rd 529 91.9%
2022 57.31 192nd 541 64.5%
2023 36.01 332nd 539 38.4%
2024 29.87 372nd 535 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.75 91st 448 79.7%
2022 98.14 5th 475 98.9%
2023 45.26 237th 463 48.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.61 317th 452 29.9%
2022 58.48 167th 479 65.1%
2024 41.30 269th 464 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.98 19th 476 96.0%
2022 61.51 153rd 480 68.1%
2023 42.98 250th 470 46.8%
2024 49.98 216th 466 53.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.22 245th 470 47.9%
2021 85.60 54th 480 88.8%
2022 28.24 367th 488 24.8%
2023 45.49 246th 488 49.6%
2024 30.88 348th 486 28.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.74 322nd 390 17.4%
2005 26.05 315th 394 20.1%
2006 50.56 227th 395 42.5%
2007 28.73 313th 399 21.6%
2008 40.24 274th 396 30.8%
2009 27.94 314th 402 21.9%
2010 25.05 341st 423 19.4%
2011 70.59 62nd 440 85.9%
2012 41.25 299th 450 33.6%
2013 31.66 335th 454 26.2%
2015 82.17 39th 341 88.6%
2016 38.12 213th 306 30.4%
2017 44.35 192nd 301 36.2%
2018 28.67 248th 315 21.3%
2019 40.15 262nd 417 37.2%
2021 61.78 142nd 455 68.8%
2022 58.17 167th 434 61.5%
2023 50.17 209th 442 52.7%
2024 30.01 313th 437 28.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 67th 227 70.5%
2019 45.58 185th 344 46.2%
2021 98.33 4th 392 99.0%
2022 90.93 16th 370 95.7%
2023 75.44 51st 362 85.9%
2024 39.36 225th 356 36.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 188th 243 22.6%
2019 46.49 207th 358 42.2%
2021 63.55 115th 390 70.5%
2022 55.09 158th 368 57.1%
2023 54.83 157th 357 56.0%
2024 32.38 247th 347 28.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.39 222nd 254 12.6%
2019 35.46 246th 355 30.7%
2021 69.72 95th 395 75.9%
2022 59.19 146th 363 59.8%
2023 36.72 232nd 358 35.2%
2024 30.22 261st 362 27.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Explorer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.08 220th 222 0.9%
2019 31.62 295th 382 22.8%
2021 61.47 130th 413 68.5%
2022 45.97 218th 390 44.1%
2023 43.78 219th 379 42.2%
2024 25.40 300th 374 19.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Explorer Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 41 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 44
1999 114 1 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 114 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 105 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 119 4 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 119 4 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 145 1 9 2 6 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 143 1 8 4 5 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 149 2 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 168
2007 128 0 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 142
2008 133 1 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 148
2009 120 2 10 12 4 n/a n/a 1 149
2010 99 2 8 1 6 n/a n/a 3 119
2011 124 2 1 11 0 2 9 0 149
2012 124 5 2 12 1 3 8 0 155
2013 129 2 3 14 1 2 12 0 163
2014 158 7 1 14 2 1 16 0 199
2015 166 2 1 13 2 0 18 0 202
2016 158 2 0 17 1 0 17 0 195
2017 142 0 0 15 1 2 16 0 176
2018 112 1 2 17 3 8 13 0 156
2019 138 1 3 23 2 5 25 0 197
2020 141 1 3 19 2 6 25 0 197
2021 195 1 3 29 5 6 33 1 273
2022 174 5 5 34 4 8 32 2 264
2023 174 4 2 32 4 8 38 3 265

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 Explorer Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 44 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 126 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 126 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 111 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 132 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 132 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 163 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 161 n/a n/a 0
2006 168 0.0 n/a 0
2007 142 0.0 n/a 0
2008 148 n/a n/a 0
2009 149 n/a n/a n/a
2010 119 5.5 21.6 n/a
2011 149 5.5 27.0 11.4
2012 155 5.4 28.2 24.5
2013 163 6.6 24.6 20.9
2014 199 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 202 8.0 25.2 32.7
2016 195 7.0 27.8 27.7
2017 176 7.0 24.9 38.1
2018 156 7.0 22.0 35.9
2019 197 7.0 28.0 37.1
2020 197 7.0 28.0 26.4
2021 273 9.0 30.2 24.5
2022 264 10.0 26.4 38.3
2023 265 10.0 26.5 45.3

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 Explorer Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 44 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 126 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 126 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 111 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 132 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 132 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 163 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 161 n/a n/a 0
2006 168 0.0 n/a 0
2007 142 0.0 n/a 0
2008 148 n/a n/a 0
2009 149 n/a n/a n/a
2010 119 5.5 21.6 n/a
2011 149 5.5 27.0 11.4
2012 155 5.4 28.2 24.5
2013 163 6.6 24.6 20.9
2014 199 n/a n/a 35.2
2015 202 8.0 25.2 32.7
2016 195 7.0 27.8 27.7
2017 176 7.0 24.9 38.1
2018 156 7.0 22.0 35.9
2019 197 7.0 28.0 37.1
2020 197 7.0 28.0 26.4
2021 273 9.0 30.2 24.5
2022 264 10.0 26.4 38.3
2023 265 10.0 26.5 45.3

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
201666.7%16.7%16.7%0.0%66.7%66.7%83.3%66.7%66.7%66.7%
201766.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%
201850.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%
202088.2%5.9%0.0%0.0%5.9%88.2%88.2%82.4%82.4%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201866.7%11.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%77.8%100.0%88.9%100.0%77.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Explorer Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (2.4%) $10,047 (97.6%) $10,298
2020 n/a $7,481 (100.0%) $7,481
2021 $619 (4.9%) $11,975 (95.1%) $12,594
2022 $647 (5.0%) $12,353 (95.0%) $13,000

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Explorer Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 304th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 332nd of 539 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 262nd of 417 High schoolsRanks 209th of 442 High schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Explorer Academy)7560
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)61.858.6
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Explorer Academy)22.233.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)47.342.4
 5%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Explorer Academy)61.142.9
 18.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)62.556.6
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Explorer Academy)16.717.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)41.335
 6.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Explorer Academy)57.927.6
 30.3%
   8th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)50.644.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Explorer Academy)8872.6
 15.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)69.665.2
 4.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Explorer Academy)19.621.6
 2%
   10th Grade Math (South Kitsap School District)28.227
 1.2%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Explorer Academy)33.348.8
 15.5%
   11th Grade Science (South Kitsap School District)48.342.9
 5.3%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Explorer Academy)8053.4
 26.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Kitsap School District)64.455.8
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Explorer Academy)23.924
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (South Kitsap School District)52.242.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Explorer Academy)48.841.9
 7%
   All Grades Science (South Kitsap School District)54.548.3
 6.2%
   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 Students197265
 34.5%
African American14
 300%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2332
 39.1%
Pacific Islander58
 60%
White138174
 26.1%
Two or More Races2538
 52%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%45.3%
 8.2%


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Explorer Academy ranks 831st of 1168 Washington alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Explorer Academy are 66% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Explorer Academy.


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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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