Summary:
The city of Cottage Grove, Oregon is home to three elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, Harrison Elementary School, Bohemia Elementary School, and London School, exhibit diverse student populations and varying academic strengths, while also facing common challenges related to socioeconomic factors.
Among the standout schools, London School stands out with the highest 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 50%, compared to the South Lane School District 45J3 and state averages of 42.9% and 47.1%, respectively. Additionally, London School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Harrison Elementary School excels in 5th-grade Mathematics and Science proficiency, with rates exceeding the district and state averages.
The schools in Cottage Grove serve student populations with varying racial compositions, with Bohemia Elementary School being the most diverse and London School being the least diverse. Additionally, all three schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 66.3% to 67.03%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the observed academic performance differences among the schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by each institution.
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