Summary:
The two schools in the 98377 zip code, White Pass Elementary School and White Pass Junior Senior High School, serve a predominantly white, low-income student population in this rural area. While the high school outperforms the elementary school on state assessments, both schools struggle to meet state averages, with high spending per student and concerning dropout rates.
White Pass School District faces challenges in supporting its students, as evidenced by the underperformance on state tests and the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The elementary school, with 186 students, has a majority white student population (83.87%) and performs significantly below state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. The junior-senior high school, with 161 students, has a slightly more diverse student body but still struggles to meet state benchmarks, with only 54.1% of students proficient or better in ELA and 22.03% in Math.
Despite the high spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the schools are not effectively allocating resources to improve student outcomes. The high dropout rate at the junior-senior high school (12.7%) is also a concern, even with a relatively strong graduation rate of 82.9%. These findings highlight the need for the district to develop targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique challenges faced by these small, rural schools and support the academic success of their diverse student population.
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