The Mercer Island School District is tops in Washington according to a new survey.
Backgroundchecks.org compiled the list using student performance in math and reading test scores, dropout rates, school funding and area poverty rates.
Here is the top 10 in the state:
1. Mercer Island School District
2. Lake Washington School District
3. Snoqualmie Valley School District
4. Bellevue School District
5. Camas School District
6. Issaquah School District
7. Bainbridge Island School District
8. Northshore School District
9. Tahoma School District
10. Tumwater School District
The survey looked at 9,577 school districts in the United States. The survey does not include private schools.
Backgroundchecks.org says it is an organization focused on public safety, community involvement and education.
