Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98528

The 98528 zip code area is home to 7 schools in the North Mason School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.

The North Mason Homelink Program, an alternative school, has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 91.4% and the lowest dropout rate at 8.5%. It also significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 66.67% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 35.93% for the district and 66.2% for the state. Another standout is Belfair Elementary, which has the highest overall test scores in the district, with 37.26% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 36.32% proficient in Math, compared to district averages of 34.18% and 27.1%, respectively.

However, the data also reveals disparities within the district. The alternative schools, such as the North Mason Homelink Program and James A. Taylor High School, have significantly different student demographics and performance outcomes compared to the traditional high schools. Additionally, there is a wide range in spending per student, with the alternative schools spending significantly less than the traditional schools, raising questions about the equity of resource allocation within the district.