Summary:
The 99111 zip code is home to two high-performing schools: Leonard M Jennings Elementary and Colfax High School. Both schools consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with Leonard M Jennings Elementary ranking 143 out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools and Colfax High School ranking 30 out of 437 Washington high schools.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with 76% of students proficient or better in ELA and 75.33% in Math. The school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate of 92.11% is particularly noteworthy. Colfax High School also shines, with 83.33% of 10th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA and 81.58% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in science. However, the school's 13.4% dropout rate is a concern that warrants further investigation.
While both schools serve predominantly white student populations, there is a socioeconomic divide, with Leonard M Jennings Elementary having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.82%, compared to 32.46% at Colfax High School. This difference in funding and resource allocation may contribute to the higher per-student spending of $17,072 at Colfax High School, compared to $14,734 at Leonard M Jennings Elementary. The Colfax School District should continue to prioritize equitable access to educational resources and support for all students in the 99111 zip code.
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