Outperforming Expectations
Raw scores are modest, but decoded performance is strong — these schools are doing more than their context predicts.
- Manson Middle School #21 → #4
- Chelan Middle School #19 → #6
- Orondo Elementary and Middle School #18 → #7
Metro overview
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA — 2023 Decoded Rankings
38 schools ranked · Updated July 26, 2026
- 3 outperforming expectations
- 5 strong by both measures
- 3 high scores, context matters
- 16 typical profile
Where rankings diverge
These are the schools where raw test performance and decoded performance disagree most. The shift column shows the gap between Achievement Rank and Decoded Rank.
Strong by Both Measures
High raw scores AND high decoded performance — doing more with their context than peer schools at the same level.
- CASHMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL #3 → #1
- VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #2 → #3
- Cascade Elementary #4 → #5
- Sunnyslope Elementary School #1 → #8
- Grant Elementary School #9 → #9
High Scores, Context Matters
Raw scores are high, but the school's advantaged context predicts even higher — raw scores may overstate the school's effect.
- Alpine Lakes Elementary #5 → #20
- Washington Elementary School #6 → #21
- Entiat Middle and High School #8 → #12
Elementary & Middle Schools
View all 35 →Elementary / Middle Schools (10 ranked)
| CASHMERE MIDDLE SCHOOLNeighborhood | CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT | #3 | #1 | ★Strong by Both Measures | High | |
| Lee ElementaryNeighborhood | Eastmont School District | #10 | #2 | Typical Profile | High | |
| VALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNeighborhood | CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT | #2 | #3 | ★Strong by Both Measures | High | |
| Manson Middle SchoolNeighborhood | Manson School District | #21 | #4 | ★★Outperforming Expectations | High | |
| Cascade ElementaryNeighborhood | Eastmont School District | #4 | #5 | ★Strong by Both Measures | High | |
| Chelan Middle SchoolNeighborhood | Lake Chelan School District | #19 | #6 | ★★Outperforming Expectations | High | |
| Orondo Elementary and Middle SchoolNeighborhood | Orondo School District | #18 | #7 | ★★Outperforming Expectations | Medium | |
| Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolNeighborhood | Wenatchee School District | #1 | #8 | ★Strong by Both Measures | High | |
| Grant Elementary SchoolNeighborhood | Eastmont School District | #9 | #9 | ★Strong by Both Measures | High | |
| Waterville High SchoolNeighborhood | Waterville School District | #7 | #10Also HS #2 | Typical Profile | Medium |
High Schools
View all 7 →High Schools (7 ranked)
| Bridgeport High SchoolNeighborhood | Bridgeport School District | #5 | #1HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| Waterville High SchoolNeighborhood | Waterville School District | #1 | #2HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| Manson High SchoolNeighborhood | Manson School District | #4 | #3HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| Entiat Middle and High SchoolNeighborhood | Entiat School District | #2 | #4HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| CASHMERE HIGH SCHOOLNeighborhood | CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT | #3 | #5HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| Wenatchee High SchoolNeighborhood | Wenatchee School District | #6 | #6HS | HS outcome | HS pool | |
| Eastmont Senior HighNeighborhood | Eastmont School District | #7 | #7HS | HS outcome | HS pool |
Districts in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
Districts in this metro
- Bridgeport School District2 ranked
- Cascade School District1 ranked
- CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT2 ranked
- Eastmont School District8 ranked
- Entiat School District2 ranked
- Lake Chelan School District2 ranked
- Manson School District2 ranked
- Orondo School District1 ranked
- Pinnacles Prep Charter School1 ranked
- Waterville School District2 ranked
- Wenatchee School District12 ranked
Data & sources
- Assessment data
- 2022–23 school year
- NCES CCD vintage
- 2022
- Census ACS 5-year vintage
- 2020-2024
- Last updated
- July 26, 2026
- Methodology version
- 0.9.0
Source files (3)
- NCES CCD 2022 directory (Urban Institute) (accessed 2026-07-26)
- ACS 5-year 2020-2024 (accessed 2026-07-26)
- Washington OSPI 2022-23 school-level results (accessed 2026-07-26)
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