Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Special Services ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Special Services ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Special Services is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Special Services?
The graduation rate of Special Services is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 88%.
How many students attend Special Services?
20 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Special Services students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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