Summary:
The city of Prosser, Washington is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (with 1 alternative high school), and no alternative schools. The schools in this district face significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all campuses.
While the middle and high schools in the Prosser School District show relatively low academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, the elementary schools display more variability. Whitstran Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the other elementary schools and the district/state averages. In contrast, Prosser Opportunity Academy, the district's alternative high school, has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than the main Prosser High School.
The overall low performance of the district compared to state averages indicates that there is significant room for improvement, and identifying and addressing the root causes of the low performance could lead to meaningful gains for students. The variability in elementary school performance and the specific challenges faced by the alternative high school provide opportunities for targeted interventions and strategies to better support the diverse needs of students in the Prosser School District.
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