Four Mercer Island School District schools are among 406 public schools being honored by the Washington State Board of Education through the Washington School Recognition Program for their work in closing opportunity gaps and supporting students’ growth and academic achievement during the 2023-24 school year.

The schools and awards are:

* Island Park Elementary: Growth for students in one or more racial or ethnic

groups and achievement in ELA (English Language Arts) and math and attendance

* Lakeridge Elementary School: Achievement in ELA and math and attendance

* Northwood Elementary School: Growth for English learner students and growth for

low-income students and growth for students in special education and achievement in

ELA and math and attendance

* West Mercer Elementary: Achievement in ELA and math and attendance

The program is jointly operated by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Board of Education and Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.