19 Schools in the ESD 113 Region Earn State Recognition
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This month, the Washington State Board of Education (SBE), Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee recognized 19 schools across ESD 113 in the Washington School Recognition Program’s growth, achievement, and closing gaps categories.
Only 16% of schools statewide were honored this year. This state recognition is a testament to the students, families, and educators across our region who show up every day committed to learning and growth.
Schools Recognized in Our Region
Grays Harbor County
Aberdeen School District
- A.J. West Elementary—Closing Gaps & Growth
- McDermoth Elementary—Growth
Oakville School District
- Oakville Elementary—Closing Gaps & Growth
Lewis County
Adna School District
- Adna Elementary School—Growth
Chehalis School District
- Chehalis Middle School—Growth
Onalaska School District
- Onalaska Elementary School—Growth
Mason County
Pioneer School District
- Pioneer Elementary School—Closing Gaps
Shelton School District
- Bordeaux Elementary School—Growth
- Evergreen Elementary School—Growth
Pacific County
Raymond School District
- Raymond Elementary School—Growth
South Bend School District
- Mike Morris Elementary—Closing Gaps & Growth
Willapa Valley School District
- Willapa Elementary—Growth
Thurston County
North Thurston Public Schools
- Evergreen Forest Elementary—Growth
Olympia School District
- Madison Elementary School—Closing Gaps & Growth
- McKenny Elementary—Growth
Rainier School District
- Rainier Senior High School—Achievement
- Rainier Middle School—Growth
Tumwater School District
- George Bush Middle School—Growth
- Tumwater High School—Growth
A Shared Commitment to Students
The work happening in these schools—closing gaps, supporting growth, and reaching high levels of achievement—reflects what is possible when communities invest in their students. ESD 113 partners with schools across Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties, and we look forward to continuing that work together.
View all recognized schools on the SBE website