Summary:
The 98359 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Olalla Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the South Kitsap School District. With a total enrollment of 286 students, Olalla Elementary consistently ranks in the top 35% of Washington elementary schools and boasts academic performance significantly above district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.
In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.91% of Olalla students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 54.15% for the district and 52.63% statewide. The school's math proficiency rates are also impressive, with 69.34% of students proficient or better, compared to 42.38% for the district and 41.68% statewide. Science proficiency at Olalla is similarly high, with 71.74% of students proficient or better, compared to 51.57% for the district and 49.73% statewide.
Olalla Elementary's academic excellence is complemented by its diverse student population, with 73.08% White, 9.79% Hispanic, and 12.59% two or more races. The school is also well-resourced, with a relatively high per-student spending of $20,857 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1. While the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 42.31%, its strong performance and equitable funding suggest that it is providing a high-quality and inclusive educational experience for all its students.
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