Summary:
The 98226 zip code area in Washington is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools serve a diverse student population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds and academic performance levels.
Among the standout schools in the area, Silver Beach Elementary School stands out with exceptional performance, ranking in the top 15% of Washington elementary schools and boasting high test scores, with 73.17% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.8% in Math. Another high-performing school is Meridian High School, which ranks in the top 25% of Washington high schools and has a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Cordata Elementary School and Intergenerational High School struggle to meet proficiency standards, highlighting the significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in this area.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the higher-performing schools generally serving more affluent student populations. Additionally, specialized schools, such as Lummi Nation Tribal School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center), face unique challenges, as evidenced by their lower rankings and test scores compared to the broader district and state averages. The influence of district-level factors, such as policies, resources, and support, is also evident, with schools within the same district tending to have similar performance.
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