Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98610

The 98610 zip code is home to two schools: Wind River Middle School and Carson Elementary, both part of the Stevenson-Carson School District. While Wind River Middle School has performed relatively well, with proficiency scores above the district and state averages in some areas, Carson Elementary has struggled significantly, with proficiency scores well below the district and state averages.

Wind River Middle School is ranked 206 out of 535 Washington middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency, but its Math proficiency scores were below the district and state averages. In contrast, Carson Elementary is ranked 864 out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools and has a 1-star rating, with proficiency scores falling below the district and state averages in ELA, Math, and Science.

Both schools have high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting that the student population may come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could impact academic performance. The racial demographics of the schools, with a majority White student population, may also indicate potential equity issues that could be further explored. The data highlights areas where Carson Elementary could focus on improving, particularly in 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency, and analyzing the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two schools could provide valuable insights for the district and inform strategies to support struggling schools.