Serving 67 students in grades 1-9, Promise Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-9
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
21%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
How many students attend Promise Program?
67 students attend Promise Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Promise Program students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Promise Program offer ?
Promise Program offers enrollment in grades 1-9
What school district is Promise Program part of?
Promise Program is part of Steilacoom Hist. School District.
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