Summary:
The 98294 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 alternative), and 1 virtual academy. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance and outcomes.
The standout school in the area is Sultan Elementary School, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8, the school has been ranked in the top 35% of Washington elementary schools. In contrast, the other schools in the area have more mixed academic performance, with some areas where they underperform the district and state averages. The Sultan Virtual Academy stands out with an impressive graduation rate of 86.6% and a low dropout rate of 0.0%, despite being an alternative school.
The schools in the 98294 zip code also vary in their student demographics and socioeconomic factors, with the percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 26.67% at Sky Valley Options to 57.01% at Sultan Middle School. This suggests that the schools may face different challenges and require targeted interventions to address equity and opportunity gaps. Overall, the data highlights the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to the disparities in academic achievement across the schools in the 98294 zip code area.
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