Summary:
The 98502 zip code area in Olympia, Washington is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Olympia School District. This district is ranked 45th out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a high-quality education system.
Among the standout schools in the area is Capital High School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Washington high schools over the past 3 years and boasts a 92.7% 4-year graduation rate and a 3.1% dropout rate, both of which exceed state averages. Another top performer is Jefferson Middle School, which has ranked in the top 15% of Washington middle schools and has strong test scores, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.42% proficient or better in Math.
Overall, the schools in the 98502 zip code area generally perform above the state averages in English Language Arts and Math, with several schools exceeding the state and district averages. However, there is a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, from 22.88% at Griffin School to 64.96% at Garfield Elementary, suggesting a diverse socioeconomic makeup of the student population. While the district appears to be providing a high-quality education, there may be opportunities to improve the performance of the lower-ranking schools to ensure equitable access to a strong education for all students.
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