Summary:
The 98577 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 high school - with varying levels of academic performance. Willapa Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the group, while Raymond Junior Senior High School and Raymond Elementary School are struggling academically compared to state averages.
Willapa Elementary has the highest overall academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both ELA and Math. The school also excels in 5th grade science, with 78.57% of students scoring proficient or better. In contrast, the Raymond schools have much lower proficiency rates, particularly in Math and Science, and rank in the bottom half of schools statewide. The Raymond School District as a whole appears to be struggling, with all 3 schools underperforming compared to state averages.
Socioeconomic factors may be playing a role, as the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch (the Raymond schools) tend to have lower academic performance. The racial diversity of the student bodies also varies, with Raymond Junior Senior High School being more racially diverse than the elementary schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Raymond School District to focus on improving academic outcomes, particularly in math and science, across all grade levels.
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