Elementary Schools in South Whidbey School District

The South Whidbey School District in Washington state is home to two elementary schools: South Whidbey Elementary and South Whidbey Special Services. South Whidbey Elementary is the larger and more prominent of the two, serving 571 students, while South Whidbey Special Services has just 6 students.

Academically, South Whidbey Elementary's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages, with a notable exception in science, where the school outperforms both the district and state. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined slightly over the past three years. Socioeconomically, South Whidbey Elementary has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 34.68%, and the school spends $18,614 per student, higher than the $4,169 spent per student at South Whidbey Special Services.

South Whidbey Special Services appears to be a specialized school serving a small population of students with unique educational needs. The limited data available makes it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons to the larger South Whidbey Elementary. However, the strong science performance at South Whidbey Elementary is a notable bright spot, and the school's declining statewide ranking suggests the need to address challenges in keeping pace with improvements at other schools across the state, particularly for its economically disadvantaged students.