Summary:
The 98304 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Eatonville School District, which is ranked 161 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy's performance is generally below the Eatonville School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.27%) and Math (30.93%) were lower than the district (44.03% and 33.71%) and state (52.63% and 41.68%) averages. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white, with 89.51% of students identifying as such, and a high percentage (66.43%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's higher spending per student ($15,834) and lower student-teacher ratio (13.9) compared to state averages, its academic performance remains below district and state levels. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and class size may be influencing student outcomes. Furthermore, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide SchoolDigger ranking, has declined over the past three years, from 553 out of 1,169 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 756 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend that warrants further investigation.
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