Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98858


Summary:

The 98858 zip code is home to two schools: Waterville High School and Waterville Elementary, both part of the Waterville School District. While Waterville High School stands out as the stronger performer, both schools face challenges related to socioeconomic factors and fluctuating academic performance.

Waterville High School consistently outperforms the state average on academic metrics, including SBAC English Language Arts and Math proficiency, as well as WCAS Science proficiency. The school's 4-star rating and top 100 ranking in Washington further highlight its academic excellence. In contrast, Waterville Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, indicating potential challenges at the elementary level.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may impact academic outcomes, though the higher per-student spending at both schools suggests an effort to address the needs of this population. Additionally, the schools have a diverse student body, with a significant Hispanic representation, as well as some Native American and African American students. Ensuring equitable educational opportunities for these diverse groups could be an area of further investigation.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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