Below Average
#1921 of 2,228 schools in WA
La Center Academy
School · La Center School District · La Center, WA
A school in La Center, WA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
725 Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629
- Math 16% vs WA 40% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at La Center Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
Based on 16 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Center Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average616/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Center), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,789
Median home value
$568,900
Median rent
$1,978/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisdom Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
La Center School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Center Academy is listed in La Center School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Center Academy
La Center Academy is a public school in La Center, WA, part of La Center School District, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,921 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Center Academy
What grades does La Center Academy serve?
La Center Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend La Center Academy?
La Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
How does La Center Academy rank in WA?
La Center Academy ranks #1,921 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is La Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
La Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Center Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Center Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is La Center Academy a charter school?
No, La Center Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Center Academy a Title I school?
No, La Center Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Center Academy?
32.4% of students at La Center Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Phone
- (360) 263-2131
- Area population (ZIP 98629)
- 9,051
- Area average commute
- 36.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98629; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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