Three Battle Ground Schools Earn State Recognition - 05/14/26

Three Battle Ground schools were recently recognized by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Washington State Board of Education for their performance in the previous school year. Two primary schools and one alternative learning environment in the district were among the 379 public schools highlighted as part of the Washington School Recognition Program for the 2024-25 school year.

• Glenwood Heights and Tukes Valley primary schools were recognized for growth in their math and English language arts proficiency rates among specific student groups.

• CAM Academy was recognized for achievement. CAM students as a whole performed among the top 20% of Washington schools in several areas: English language arts, math, attendance, freshmen being on track to graduate, dual credit participation and graduation rate.

Earned by only 16% of public schools statewide, Washington School Recognition highlights achievements in key areas of student learning that go beyond just test scores, which are incomplete measures of success. The awards are based on a variety of indicators including academic growth, graduation rates, attendance and other efforts to improve student learning. Together, these measures provide a more meaningful and comprehensive indication of school improvement.

Said Assistant Superintendent Lynnell Tsugawa-Murray, “Battle Ground schools are dedicated to teaching and supporting each and every student, and this recognition points to a few outstanding examples of how that work is yielding results. I am thankful for the staff at these three schools and staff districtwide for their ongoing commitment to help all students reach their academic goals.”