Summary:
The city of Colton, Oregon is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Colton Elementary School, Colton High School, Colton Virtual Academy, and Colton Middle School. While the district as a whole is struggling, with a 0-star rating out of 5 and a ranking of 129 out of 140 districts in the state, Colton Middle School stands out as a relatively stronger performer, ranking 2-3 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale over the past 3 years.
The data reveals that test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, tend to lag behind state averages across the schools, with Colton Elementary and Colton High School experiencing the most significant challenges. However, Colton High School has shown improvement, moving from a 0-star to a 2-star rating over the past 3 years. The schools also have varying free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting differing levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
Despite the relatively high spending per student, ranging from $20,701 at Colton Elementary to $22,454 at Colton High School, the overall performance of the Colton School District still lags behind state averages, raising questions about the effective use of those resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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