Summary:
The 98537 zip code area is home to two schools - Cosmopolis Elementary School and North River School. Cosmopolis Elementary, a traditional elementary school, has shown improvement in test scores in recent years, with 6th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates exceeding the state average. In contrast, North River School is an alternative school serving grades PK-12, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and strong science proficiency rates.
Cosmopolis Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of White students (72.73%) compared to the state average, and a lower than average student-teacher ratio of 11.4. North River School, on the other hand, serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 80% receiving free/reduced lunch. While North River School's four-year graduation rate was low at 50% in 2015-2016, it also had a 0% dropout rate for the same year, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students who might otherwise not complete their high school education.
The significant difference in spending per student between the two schools ($18,783 for Cosmopolis Elementary vs. $27,280 for North River School) may be related to the specialized services and smaller class sizes required for the alternative school setting. The racial demographics of the two schools also differ, with Cosmopolis Elementary having a higher percentage of White students compared to North River School. This could be an area for further investigation to understand any potential implications for student outcomes.
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