Summary:
The 98903 zip code area in Washington is home to three elementary schools: Union Gap School, Ridgeview Elementary, and Martin Luther King Junior Elementary. While all three schools face significant challenges, with low academic performance compared to state averages, Union Gap School stands out as the relatively stronger performer in the area.
Union Gap School consistently outperforms the other two schools in the 98903 zip code area, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, Union Gap School had proficiency rates of 48.51% in ELA and 42.01% in Math, compared to 30.53% and 25.95% for Ridgeview Elementary, and 24.08% and 20.33% for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary. However, even Union Gap School's performance is still below the state averages, indicating a need for significant interventions and support across all schools in the area.
The schools in the 98903 zip code area serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 91.62% to 93.57%, suggesting that these schools face significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the differences in spending per student, with Union Gap School having the lowest at $15,615, may contribute to the disparities in academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the educational needs of the students in this area, which are served by the Union Gap School District and the Yakima School District.
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