Summary:
The 99037 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Central Valley School District. While the district is ranked 71 out of 247 in Washington and has a 4-star rating, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standouts and others struggling.
Evergreen Middle School consistently ranks in the top 30% of Washington middle schools, with a 4-star rating and strong test scores, while Central Valley High School boasts a 90.8% four-year graduation rate and relatively high proficiency in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, Mica Peak High School struggles with a very low 7.6% four-year graduation rate, though it serves a higher-need population with 61.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students from low-income families, Progress Elementary and Mica Peak High, also having the lowest test scores and graduation rates. While resource allocation, such as the high spending per student at Mica Peak High, may indicate efforts to support these high-need populations, the stark differences in performance across the 99037 zip code area highlight the need for further investigation and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.
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