Summary:
The 98629 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with La Center High School and La Center Elementary School standing out as the top performers.
La Center High School is ranked 149 out of 437 Washington high schools and boasts impressive 10th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, La Center Middle School and La Center Academy lag behind in proficiency rates, particularly in Math, suggesting opportunities for improvement. La Center Elementary School also stands out with strong performance in Science and consistent high performance in 5th-grade English Language Arts.
The schools in the 98629 zip code area serve a predominantly white student population, with free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 27.38% to 32.12%. Spending per student varies significantly, with La Center Academy having the lowest spending at $5,059 per student and La Center High School the highest at $15,836 per student. This disparity in funding may be an area worth further investigation. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in the 98629 zip code area, highlighting both strengths and areas for potential improvement as La Center School District works to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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