Summary:
The city of Banks, Oregon is home to three schools - Banks Elementary School, Banks High School, and Banks Middle School - all part of the Banks School District 13. While Banks Elementary School shows promising performance, the middle and high schools appear to be struggling, with declining rankings and test scores well below the state averages.
Banks Elementary School stands out, ranking 307 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. In contrast, Banks High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 74th out of 266 Oregon high schools in 2018-2019 to 189th out of 268 in 2023-2024, with ELA and Math proficiency scores well below the state average.
The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with Banks Elementary School and Banks Middle School having higher free/reduced lunch rates compared to Banks High School. Addressing these disparities and identifying the root causes of the underperformance at the secondary schools could be crucial for improving the overall educational outcomes in the Banks School District 13.
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