Summary:
The 99349 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Wahluke School District, which includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational outcomes and resources available to students in this area, with all schools performing poorly relative to state averages.
While Wahluke High School appears to be the standout school, with the highest 4-year graduation rate (87.5%) and best test scores in the district, its performance still lags significantly behind state averages, ranking in the bottom 10% of high schools in Washington. The elementary and middle schools in the district all perform very poorly, with Mattawa Elementary and Morris Schott Elementary ranking in the bottom 3% and 1% of elementary schools in the state, respectively, due to extremely low proficiency rates in core subjects.
The data also reveals high levels of poverty in the community, with 91.89% to 96.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools. This, combined with the district's low ranking and per-student spending levels, suggests a lack of adequate funding and resources to support student learning. Additionally, the student populations are overwhelmingly Hispanic, raising questions about equity of educational opportunities and outcomes for different racial/ethnic groups. Overall, significant investments and interventions appear to be needed to improve academic outcomes, resource equity, and overall school performance for this community.
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