Summary:
The city of Cave Junction, Oregon is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 59 out of 140 in Oregon, the individual schools show varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.
Illinois Valley High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 88 out of 268 Oregon high schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science among the 3 schools. In contrast, Evergreen Elementary School struggles with consistently low test scores and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Lorna Byrne Middle School shows promise in English Language Arts but underperforms in Mathematics compared to district and state averages.
Spending per student also varies, with Illinois Valley High School spending the most at $19,806 per student, while the other two schools spend around $15,500 per student. Student-teacher ratios are highest at Evergreen Elementary School and Lorna Byrne Middle School, potentially contributing to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Overall, the data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors driving the performance differences among the schools in Cave Junction, in order to improve educational outcomes for all students in the region.
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