Zillah School District

The Zillah School District in Washington state serves a diverse student population across 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, some schools within the district, such as Zillah High School and Zillah Intermediate School, demonstrate promising academic results that outperform district and state averages.

Zillah High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.0% and a lower dropout rate of 3.0% compared to the state average. The school also performs strongly in 10th grade English Language Arts, with 52.22% proficiency compared to the state average of 66.2%. Similarly, Zillah Intermediate School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across multiple grade levels, particularly in 3rd grade Math with 70% proficiency compared to the state average of 52.5%.

In contrast, Zillah Middle School lags behind the district and state in most academic metrics, highlighting the need for a more consistent and equitable approach to education across the Zillah School District. The district's overall 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggests room for improvement, and analyzing the factors contributing to the stronger performance of Zillah High School and Zillah Intermediate School could provide insights for enhancing the quality of education across the district.