Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98624

Summary:

The 98624 zip code in Washington is home to two schools: Ilwaco High School, serving grades 9-12, and Hilltop Elementary School, serving grades 6-8. Both schools face challenges, with consistently low standardized test scores and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Ocean Beach School District, which oversees these schools, spends more per student at Ilwaco High School ($20,147) compared to Hilltop Elementary ($17,643), but both schools have higher student-teacher ratios than recommended. Ilwaco High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.3%, but also a concerning dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, both schools struggle with academic performance, with significantly lower standardized test scores than the state average.

The data suggests that the schools in the 98624 zip code face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic performance issues. Addressing resource allocation, staffing levels, and targeted interventions could be crucial in supporting student learning and success in this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)			SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hilltop Elementary School	Public	6-8	314 Brumbach St NE	Ilwaco	98624	Pacific County	Ocean Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 642-1234	236	14	16.8	70.3%	167 (70.8%)	3 (1.3%)	47 (19.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.4%)	25.1	405^th of 535 public middle schools	24.3%		23.5	421^st of 539 public middle schools	21.9%	16	37.7		37.7	34.4	41.2	36.4		37.4	23.0	27.9	16.9		22.3	$17,643	$1,417	$16,226
Ilwaco High School	Public	9-12	404 School Rd	Ilwaco	98624	Pacific County	Ocean Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 642-3731	296	15	19.1	64.5%	219 (74.0%)	2 (0.7%)	54 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.1%)	27.4	330^th of 437 public high schools	24.5%		15.6	395^th of 442 public high schools	10.6%	65		37.7	37.7				56.9	56.9				13.9	13.9	$20,147	$1,832	$18,315

Cities Near Zip Code 98624

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ilwaco	0.31 mi	2	266^th
Long Beach	2.34 mi	3
Ocean Park	11.88 mi	1	199^th
Naselle	11.89 mi	2	132^nd
South Bend	26.52 mi	4	219^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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