Summary:
The city of Boardman, Oregon is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Morrow School District 1. While the district faces challenges with high poverty levels and underperforming schools, a few standout insights emerge from the data.
The lone high school, Riverside Junior/Senior High School, has seen a concerning decline in performance, dropping from a statewide ranking of 107 out of 241 Oregon high schools in 2021-2022 to 202 out of 258 in 2022-2023. Its test scores are significantly below district and state averages, with only 43.5% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 13.1% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, the district's two elementary schools, Sam Boardman Elementary School and Windy River Elementary School, have consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in both subjects.
Across all three schools, the district faces high poverty levels, with over 67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge may be a contributing factor to the academic struggles, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the Boardman community. As the district works to address these issues, parents and community members will need to stay engaged and advocate for the success of their local schools.
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