Summary:
The 98944 zip code area is home to 7 schools in the Sunnyside School District, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Despite the district's low ranking and poor rating, a few schools in the area stand out.
Washington Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the other elementary schools, and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 79.53%. Among the middle schools, Harrison Middle School has the highest proficiency rates and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 82.19%. As the only high school in the data set, Sunnyside High School has a 83.7% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the district and state averages, but its proficiency rates are significantly lower than state averages.
Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low student proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.67% to 83.97%. The data also suggests potential funding disparities, with per-student spending ranging from $15,165 to $22,093. However, the relative successes of schools like Washington Elementary and Harrison Middle School indicate that there may be opportunities to learn from these bright spots and drive broader improvements within the Sunnyside School District.
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