Summary:
The 98550 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Hoquiam School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole struggles with low academic performance, a few schools stand out, including Hoquiam High School and Lincoln Elementary.
Hoquiam High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% and strong English Language Arts test scores, but its math scores are very low, with only 12.35% proficiency in 10th grade. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary stands out with relatively high test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the district and state averages, with 43.64% proficiency in Science for all grades.
The schools in the 98550 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients ranging from 65.56% to 82.53%. This likely contributes to the overall academic performance issues in the Hoquiam School District, which is ranked 234 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing these systemic challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve the quality of education and support for the schools and communities within the 98550 zip code area.
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